Daily Pivots: (S1) 142.56; (P) 143.01; (R1) 143.79; More…
Intraday bias in USD/JPYÂ neutral with current retreat. On the upside, above 143.88 will target a retest on 145.60 resistance first. Decisive break there will resume whole rally from 172.20. Next target is 61.8% projection of 129.62 to 145.06 from 137.22 at 146.76. However, sustained trading below 55 4H EMA (now at 141.77) will turn bias back to the downside for 137.22/138.05 support zone instead.
In the bigger picture, overall price actions from 151.93 (2022 high) are views as a corrective pattern. Rise from 127.20 is seen as the second leg of the pattern and could still be in progress. But even in case of extended rise, strong resistance should be seen from 151.93 to limit upside. Meanwhile, break of 137.22 support should confirm the start of the third leg to 127.20 (2023 low) and below.
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