Daily Pivots: (S1) 149.91; (P) 150.57; (R1) 151.25; More…
GBP/JPY’s rebound from 144.97 is trying to resume today but focus stays on 150.92 resistance. Firm break there will extend the rise to 61.8% retracement of 156.59 to 144.97 at 152.15 and above. The price actions from 144.97 are still corrective looking. Hence, we’ll look for sign of loss of upside momentum as it approaches 156.59 high. However, break of 148.37 minor support should confirm rejection from 150.92 resistance. In that case, deeper fall should be seen through 144.97 to resume the decline from 156.59.
In the bigger picture, the case for medium term reversal has been building up. There is bearish divergence condition in daily MACD. 146.96 support was taken out. And GBP/JPY was rejected by 55 month EMA. Break of 38.2% retracement of 122.36 to 156.59 at 143.51 will pave the way to 61.8% retracement at 135.43 and below. This will now be the preferred case as long as 150.92 resistance holds. However, sustained trading above 150.92 will argue that the larger rise from 122.36 might still be in progress for another high above 156.59.