The USD/JPY chart illustrates a struggle to maintain levels above 157.70–157.80, accompanied by a persistent consolidation near 156.30. The price advanced towards 157.80 but faced a strong rejection, subsequently retreating into the 155.85–156 range during the European session, negating a significant portion of the movement from 156.30. Throughout the day, the pair continues to fluctuate … Read more
The USD/JPY pair is currently positioned between 156.0 and 156.2, reflecting a decline of approximately 0.3% for the day following the recent Bank of Japan Summary of Opinions. The price has fallen below the nine-day EMA at approximately 156.19 and is currently positioned just above the initial support cluster in the range of 155.96–156.00. During … Read more
Toward the end of 2025, USD/JPY is positioned near the year’s peaks, reflecting a distinct bullish trend stemming from the prolonged carry trade, yet it is beginning to exhibit signs of weakening momentum. The pair has been fluctuating for nearly two years within a broad range of approximately 140 yen to 160 yen per dollar, … Read more
The USD/JPY is currently positioned in the mid-156s, specifically around 156.5–156.6, following a recent high near 157.77 and maintaining a presence in the upper segment of a broad 140–160 range throughout much of Q4. The daily candles exhibit a sense of control; however, it is important to note that we are in late-cycle territory following … Read more
The USD/JPY is currently positioned in the mid-156 range, having retreated from a year-to-date high near 157.83 and consistently struggling to maintain levels above the 157–158 range. The rejection zone now establishes the upper boundary of a distinct double-top formation on the daily chart, with a neckline positioned around 154.42 and further trend support near … Read more
USD/JPY commenced 2025 at approximately 157.00, experienced a brief decline below 140.00 in April, and subsequently spent the remainder of the year steadily increasing, concluding December near 156.00, which is roughly 1% lower than its starting point. The trajectory was far from smooth: an April downturn influenced by tariffs and disappointing US data, a significant … Read more
The USD/JPY pair has transitioned from a narrative of breakout potential to a critical examination of its support levels. The pair surged to approximately 157.765 on December 19, nearing an almost 11-month peak close to 158.00, before retreating to the 155.80–156.40 range. The decline completely wiped out the gains from the post-BoJ policy rally, establishing … Read more
The USD/JPY has pulled back from a year-to-date peak of 157.83 to approximately 155.80–156.30, reflecting a decline of about 1.5–2.0 yen over the course of two sessions. The move is significant: it comes after clear intervention threats from Japan’s Finance Ministry, a notable drop in the US Dollar Index to 97.85, and increasing market belief … Read more
The tape is exhibiting behavior indicative of a market that aspires for elevated levels, yet is compelled to adhere to established risk parameters. The USD/JPY pair advanced to the 157.75 level, subsequently retracing approximately 50 pips to around 157.25 following the reactivation of intervention strategies by Japan’s leading currency authorities. The pair is currently fluctuating … Read more
Last week saw a significant increase in USD/JPY, with the pair rising over 200 pips on Friday alone, closing near ¥157.7–¥157.8, approaching the 2025 high. Weekly movements contribute approximately 1.2%–1.3%, continuing a two-week upward trend and maintaining the dollar’s strong position against the yen. This is occurring within a broader context. The US dollar index … Read more