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Attention Remains On The Bear Channel Top

USDJPY TECHS
  • RES 4: 105.16 High Nov 13
  • RES 3: 104.95 76.4% retracement of the Nov 11 - Jan 6 downleg
  • RES 2: 104.76 High Nov 24
  • RES 1: 104.40/72 High Jan 11 / 1.0% 10-dma envelope
  • PRICE: 103.74 @ 05:12 GMT Jan 18
  • SUP 1: 103.53 Low Jan 13
  • SUP 2: 102.95 Low Jan 7
  • SUP 3: 102.59 Low Jan 6 and the bear trigger
  • SUP 4: 102.02 Low Mar 10

USDJPY is unchanged and maintains a firmer tone despite the recent pullback. Attention is on 104.23, the bear channel top drawn off the Mar 24 high. The channel has contained recent gains however a break would signal a reversal. This would open 104.76, Nov 24 high. On the downside, support to watch lies at103.53, Jan 13 low. A move through this low would highlight a possible reversal from the channel top and allow for a deeper pullback.

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