USD/JPY finds good support near 121.20

By FXStreet FXStreet (Mumbai) – The USD/JPY pair is seen
consolidating in a 20-pips range since mid-Asia, unable to break through the stiff resistance placed near the mid-point of 121 handle, where the 200-DMA coincides.

USD/JPY struggles below 200-DMA

The USD/JPY pair finds fresh bids on its every attempt to the downside near 121.20 levels and swings back higher towards 121.40 region as the rallying Japanese stocks continue to cushion the downside in the major. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index is continuing its post-BOJ strong run and now jumps +2% towards closing hours.

However, the major remains confined below the 200-DMA near 121.50 as the sentiment around the risk-currency US dollar remains dented in wake of the latest weak China manufacturing gauge and falling oil prices. The USD index trades marginally lower at 99.55.

Focus now shifts towards a fresh batch of US economic data in the week ahead for further cues on the Fed’s rate hike outlook, especially after last week’s dataflow disappointed markets. The US ISM manufacturing PMI and core PCE price index will be closely watched later today.

USD/JPY Technical levels to watch

In terms of technicals, the immediate resistance is located at 121.47/50 (200-DMA/ round number). A break above the last, …read more

Source:: FX Street