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26 Aug 2013
USD/JPY extends decline below 98.50
FXstreet.com (San Francisco) - After rising from 98.25 to test intra-day high at 98.75 in the early American session, the USD/JPY has been retreating to price below the 98.50 area.
"Little news in the USD/JPY front, with the pair closing for second day in a row with a doji that reflects the lack of definitions at the time being," comments Valeria Bednarik, FXstreet.com chief analyst. Currently, the USD/JPY is trading at 98.44, 0.10% negative on the day.
USD/JPY bias
Short term perspective is slightly bearish according to the FXstreet.com trend index in the 15-minute chart. Indicators such as CCI and Momentum are pointing to the south while the MACD is neutral and the Stochastic is bullish.
As for technical levels, immediate resistances are seen at 98.85 (daily high) and 99.15 (Aug 23 high), while on the other hand, supports are seen at 98.25 (Aug 23 low/100-hour SMA) and 98.00 (psychological level).
"Little news in the USD/JPY front, with the pair closing for second day in a row with a doji that reflects the lack of definitions at the time being," comments Valeria Bednarik, FXstreet.com chief analyst. Currently, the USD/JPY is trading at 98.44, 0.10% negative on the day.
USD/JPY bias
Short term perspective is slightly bearish according to the FXstreet.com trend index in the 15-minute chart. Indicators such as CCI and Momentum are pointing to the south while the MACD is neutral and the Stochastic is bullish.
As for technical levels, immediate resistances are seen at 98.85 (daily high) and 99.15 (Aug 23 high), while on the other hand, supports are seen at 98.25 (Aug 23 low/100-hour SMA) and 98.00 (psychological level).