19 Feb 2015
USD/JPY recovers from lows at 118.44 levels
FXStreet (Mumbai) - USD/JPY remains weak in the mid-Asian session, slightly recovering from session lows, as upbeat Japanese exports data and a subdued greenback continue to weigh.
USD/JPY restricted by 50-DMA
Currently, the USD/JPY trades lower by -0.14% at 118.62 levels, bouncing-off lows hit at 118.44 levels earlier in the session. The yen held firmly against the US dollar as traders cheered solid Japanese exports data which showed a sharp rise in January, neglecting an overall downbeat trade balance data.
Moreover, prevailing bearish tone in the US dollar after the latest FOMC minutes revealed that the US Fed governors did not shed more light on the timing of the rate hike and confirmed that the Fed can afford to be patient before lifting rates, continued to be a drag on USD/JPY.
Meanwhile, traders may await BOJ Monthly Report and US macro data later in the day for fresh cues on the pair.
USD/JPY Technical Levels
To the upside, the next resistance is located at 118.67 (50-DMA) levels and above which it could extend gains 119 levels. To the downside immediate support might be located at 118.43 (20-DMA) levels, below that at 118 levels.
USD/JPY restricted by 50-DMA
Currently, the USD/JPY trades lower by -0.14% at 118.62 levels, bouncing-off lows hit at 118.44 levels earlier in the session. The yen held firmly against the US dollar as traders cheered solid Japanese exports data which showed a sharp rise in January, neglecting an overall downbeat trade balance data.
Moreover, prevailing bearish tone in the US dollar after the latest FOMC minutes revealed that the US Fed governors did not shed more light on the timing of the rate hike and confirmed that the Fed can afford to be patient before lifting rates, continued to be a drag on USD/JPY.
Meanwhile, traders may await BOJ Monthly Report and US macro data later in the day for fresh cues on the pair.
USD/JPY Technical Levels
To the upside, the next resistance is located at 118.67 (50-DMA) levels and above which it could extend gains 119 levels. To the downside immediate support might be located at 118.43 (20-DMA) levels, below that at 118 levels.