Daily Pivots: (S1) 112.25; (P) 112.75; (R1) 113.30; More…
Intraday bias in USD/JPY remains on the upside as rise from 107.31 is in progress. Sustained break of medium term channel resistance argues that correction from 118.65 is already completed with three waves down to 107.31. Break of 114.49 will confirm this bullish case and target a test on 118.65 next. On the downside, break of 111.46 support is needed to indicate short term topping. Otherwise, near term outlook will remain cautiously bullish in case of retreat.
In the bigger picture, rise from 98.97 (2016 low) is seen as the second leg of the corrective pattern from 125.85 (2015 high). It’s unclear whether this this second leg has completed at 118.65 or not. But medium term outlook will be mildly bearish as long as 114.49 resistance holds. And, there is prospect of breaking 98.97 ahead. Meanwhile, break of 114.49 will bring retest of 125.85 high. But even in that case, we don’t expect a break there on first attempt.
