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USD/JPY Technical Analysis: finds acceptance below symmetrical triangle, seems vulnerable

   “¢   Overnight recovery attempt was sold into near the key 110.00 psychological mark, coinciding with a short-term symmetrical triangular formation on the 4-hourly chart.

   “¢   The fact that the pair remains below 50, 100 & 200-period SMA on the said chart reinforces overnight bearish breakdown and prospects for an additional near-term downside.

   “¢   Short-term technical indicators have struggled to move back into positive territory and add credence to the negative outlook.

USD/JPY 4-houly chart

Spot Rate: 109.62
Daily High: 109.78
Daily Low: 109.39
Trend: Bearish

Resistance
R1: 109.89 (triangle support break-point turned resistance)
R2: 110.00 (psychological round figure mark)
R3: 110.21 (the very important 200-day SMA)

Support
S1: 109.37 (current/previous day swing low)
S2: 109.05 (S2 daily pivot-point)
S3: 108.72 (monthly low set on June 1)
 

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