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DOLLAR-YEN TECHS
  • RES 4: 106.95/107.05 High Aug 28 and Aug 13 and the bull trigger
  • RES 3: 106.55 High Sep 3
  • RES 2: 105.92 20-day EMA
  • RES 1: 105.44 High Sep 16
  • PRICE: 104.75 @ 10:46 BST Sep 17
  • SUP 1: 104.68 Intraday low
  • SUP 2: 104.19 Low Jul 31 and a major support
  • SUP 3: 103.80 1.618 proj of the Aug 13 - 19 rally from Aug 28 high
  • SUP 4: 104.00 Round number support

USDJPY continues to depreciate. A bearish theme dominates following a sharp reversal on Aug 28. The pair has this week cleared support at 105.20/10, Aug 28 and 19 low respectively and the recent near-term bear triggers. This strengthens the bearish case and reinforces recent bearish price patterns. The focus is on 104.19, Jul 31 low. Initial firm resistance is at 105.92, the 20-day EMA.

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