Daily Pivots: (S1) 106.85; (P) 107.03; (R1) 107.18; More…
At this point, USD/JPY is still bounded in range of 106.64/107.77. Intraday bias remains neutral and more consolidative could be seen. Further rise would be mildly in favor as long as 106.64 minor support holds. Break of 107.77 will target 38.2% retracement of 114.73 to 104.62 at 108.48 which is close to 108.12. This level is crucial in determining the medium outlook. On the downside, break of 106.64, however, will indicate the rebound from 104.62 has completed. And in that case, bias will be turned back to the downside for retesting 104.62.
In the bigger picture, as long as 108.12 support turned resistance holds, the medium term down trend from 118.65 (2016 high) should still continue lower, at least to retest 98.97 (2016 low). However, sustained break of 108.12 will be an early sign of medium term reversal. In that case, further rise would be seen to 114.73 resistance to confirm completion of the fall from 118.65.
