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YEN: The JPY crosses stuck to their traditional role as a bell weather for
broader risk sentiment on Monday, with USDJPY printing lows of 107.00 in early
Asia-Pacific hours. USDJPY bulls took comfort in support emerging at 106.57 last
week but still need a close above the lows from Feb 09 & 12 (108.03-42). The
pair remains gently offered after the lack of topside follow through on Friday.
In saying that, bears still need a close below the 55-DMA (106.96) to gain
breathing room and below the 21-DMA (106.47) to shift initial focus lower.
- EURJPY's break of 131.99 lacked follow through with bears now needing a close
below the April 12 low (131.78) to target the 21-DMA (131.23). Bulls continue to
look for a close above the 100-DMA (133.07) to end bearish hopes and shift
overall focus back to YtD highs. The Bollinger top (133.06) and overbought
studies remain key concerns for bulls.
- AUDJPY's aggressive rejection above the 55-DMA (83.40) & 100-WMA (83.63) on
Friday was less than ideal for bulls with daily studies overbought. Bulls now
need a close above Friday's high (84.08). The 82.58 support is key this week
with bears needing a close below to ease bullish pressure.
MNI London Bureau | +44 0203-865-3809 | anthony.barton@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 0203-865-3809 | anthony.barton@marketnews.com

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