14 Mar 2014
USD/JPY hits fresh lows after US data
FXStreet (Córdoba) - The USD/JPY extended losses and retested March lows at the beginning of the New York session after data showed US producer prices declined in February.
US producer prices fell 0.1% last month and advanced 0.9% over the last twelve months, missing expectations of 0.2% and 1.2% respectively. Core prices, which strips the food and energy costs, fell 0.2% on a monthly basis and rose at an annual pace of 1.1%. The USD/JPY hit a low of 101.20 and it was last at 101.30, recording a 0.5% loss on the day.
The pair came under pressure this week amid market anxiety about Russia and Ukraine, pulling back from a post nonfarm payrolls high of 103.75.
USD/JPY technical levels
In terms of technical levels, if the USD/JPY breaks below 101.20, next supports are seen at 101.00 (psychological level) and 100.75 (Feb 4 low). On the flip side, resistances could be found at 101.87 (Mar 14 high), 102.13 (100-day SMA) and 102.85 (Mar 13 high).
US producer prices fell 0.1% last month and advanced 0.9% over the last twelve months, missing expectations of 0.2% and 1.2% respectively. Core prices, which strips the food and energy costs, fell 0.2% on a monthly basis and rose at an annual pace of 1.1%. The USD/JPY hit a low of 101.20 and it was last at 101.30, recording a 0.5% loss on the day.
The pair came under pressure this week amid market anxiety about Russia and Ukraine, pulling back from a post nonfarm payrolls high of 103.75.
USD/JPY technical levels
In terms of technical levels, if the USD/JPY breaks below 101.20, next supports are seen at 101.00 (psychological level) and 100.75 (Feb 4 low). On the flip side, resistances could be found at 101.87 (Mar 14 high), 102.13 (100-day SMA) and 102.85 (Mar 13 high).