16 Nov 2015
USD/JPY slips back below 123.00
FXStreet (Edinburgh) - The dollar has surrendered part of its earlier gains vs. the Japanese currency on Monday, sending USD/JPY back to sub-123.00 levels.
USD/JPY lower post-US data
The pair lost some upside momentum after the US Empire State index missed expectations for the current month, coming in at -10.74 vs. -5.0 anticipated. Spot has managed to rebound from overnight troughs in the 122.30 area after the prevailing risk aversion boosted the demand for the safe haven JPY in response to Paris attacks on Friday.
Data wise, Japanese GDP figures have contracted 0.8% during the third quarter, prompting the economy to enter into technical recession while fuelling expectations of further easing by the BoJ.
USD/JPY levels to consider
At the moment the pair is up 0.25% at 122.96 facing the next hurdle at 123.60 (high Nov.9) followed by 124.58 (high Jul.30) and finally 125.29 (high Aug.12). On the other hand, a breakdown of 121.74 (100-day sma) would aim for 120.87 (50% Fibo of 125.28-116.46) and then 120.62 (55-day sma).
USD/JPY lower post-US data
The pair lost some upside momentum after the US Empire State index missed expectations for the current month, coming in at -10.74 vs. -5.0 anticipated. Spot has managed to rebound from overnight troughs in the 122.30 area after the prevailing risk aversion boosted the demand for the safe haven JPY in response to Paris attacks on Friday.
Data wise, Japanese GDP figures have contracted 0.8% during the third quarter, prompting the economy to enter into technical recession while fuelling expectations of further easing by the BoJ.
USD/JPY levels to consider
At the moment the pair is up 0.25% at 122.96 facing the next hurdle at 123.60 (high Nov.9) followed by 124.58 (high Jul.30) and finally 125.29 (high Aug.12). On the other hand, a breakdown of 121.74 (100-day sma) would aim for 120.87 (50% Fibo of 125.28-116.46) and then 120.62 (55-day sma).