EUR/JPY dropped to as low as 118.26 last week and break of 118.62 low indicate resumption of down trend from 137.49. Initial bias remains on the downside this week. Next near term target is 100% projection of 123.35 to 120.05 from 121.37 at 118.07 and then 161.8% projection at 116.03. On the upside, above 119.25 minor resistance will turn intraday bias neutral and bring consolidations. But recovery should be limited by 120.05 support turned resistance to bring fall resumption.
In the bigger picture, down trend from 137.49 is still in progress. It’s seen as a falling leg of multi-year sideway pattern. Deeper fall could be seen to 109.48 (2016 low and below). On the upside, break of 127.50 resistance is needed to be the confirm medium term reversal. Otherwise, outlook will remain bearish in case of strong rebound.
In the long term picture, EUR/JPY is staying in long term sideway pattern, established since 2000. Fall from 137.49 is seen as a falling leg inside the pattern. Break of 118.62 will extend this falling leg through 109.48 (2016 low). With EUR/JPY staying below 55 month EMA, this will remain the preferred case.
