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USD/JPY Technical Analysis: Set up points to continuation of the range-bound price action

   “¢   The pair has been oscillating within a narrow trading range, forming a rectangular chart pattern on the shorter time frame (30-mins.).

   “¢   This coupled with the formation of a symmetrical triangle on the said chart points to a consolidation phase before the next leg of directional move.

   “¢   Neutral technical indicators add credence to an extension of the near-term range-bound price action ahead of Trump-Juncker trade-related meeting.

USD/JPY 30-min. chart

Spot rate: 111.22
Daily Low: 111.12
Daily High: 111.39
Trend: Sideways

Resistance
R1: 111.39 (current day swing high)
R2: 111.70 (100-period SMA H1)
R3: 112.07 (R3 daily pivot-point)

Support
S1: 110.93 (200-period SMA H4)
S2: 110.75 (2-week low set on Monday)
S3: 110.35 (S3 daily pivot-point)
 

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