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Initial Dip For USDJPY Significantly Reverses Following US Retail Sales

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  • Despite the sharp move lower in USDJPY in the immediate aftermath of the US data to print a fresh intra-day low of 137.70, the stronger details of the data have prompted the pair to significantly reverse higher, mirroring the shift higher for US yields.
  • The 90-pip bounce is moderating at typing, however, the 138.92 overnight highs remain the first target on the topside before Monday’s peak print at 139.41. Overall, initial firm resistance is at 140.18, the 50-day EMA. A break of this average would ease bearish pressure.

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