Joe G2H Trade@ Buying USDJPYTrade Idea: Buying USDJPY
Reasoning: Pullback into newly formed support on the daily.
Entry Level: 138.104
Take Profit Level: 139.58
Stop Loss: 137.50
Risk/Reward: 2.4/1
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USD JPY - FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSISYen Undervalued, Yuan to Lose Ground
Danske Bank continues to expect that the Bank of Japan will tighten monetary policy this year, although the timing remains very uncertain.
While a key argument against the Euro is that the currency is overvalued, it considers that the Japanese currency is substantially undervalued.
According to Danske; “Overall, USD/JPY seems fundamentally overvalued and combined with potential monetary policy tightening; we expect the cross to drop below 130 on a 6-12M horizon. If inflationary pressures in Japan continue to persist, it will increasingly build pressure on the ultra-dovish stance that the BoJ has.
Danske expects the Chinese yuan will lose ground due to broad dollar gains. A weaker Chinese currency would also act as a barrier to Euro gains.
Buy Opportunity on USDJPYOur trade relies on fundamental analysis, and technical analysis only serves as our entry point.
Currently, the US is undergoing a process of quantitative tightening. Today we have the FOMC meeting, expecting to result in a 25 basis point rate increase.
A rate increase of 50 basis points or continued rate hikes would be seen as a hawkish signal.
Most likely it will result as expected considering the data history , but we will keep an eye on FOMC Press Conference where we will see a high volatility and the deciding factor on where the prices will go.
Meanwhile, Japan is maintaining its monetary easing policy, and the new BOJ governor, Ueda, announced in a recent speech that they plan to slowly continue their yield curve control to support a healthy economy.
This has led us to take a long-term dovish stance on the JPY.
Shifting our focus to the technical analysis,
We are currently awaiting a retracement to the 61% Fibonacci level.
However, we should remain vigilant as there is a possibility that the price may break and reject till the 134.1 level.
RSI Upward divergence in the lower timeframes.
USD JPY - FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSISBOJ governor Kazuo Ueda is a scholar, so if the BOJ does conduct a review, he will probably be forced to recognize the impossibility of the BOJ’s current monetary policy. With the phase of rate hikes also coming to an end in the US, the dollar/yen pair’s topside will gradually grow heavier from here on.
USDJPY: Triangle dictating the trendThe USDJPY pair is inside an Ascending Triangle on the 1D timeframe, supported by the 1D MA50 and with the technicals bullish (RSI = 59.741, MACD = 0.520, ADX = 20.018). The price is approaching R1 (138.215) and as long as it remains below it (while also the 1D RSI gets rejected on the 70.000 overbought level) we sell and target the HL of the Triangle (TP = 132.400). Buy above the R1 and target the R2 (TP = 142.200). If we close under the HL of the Triangle, sell and target the S1 (TP = 127.300). Below the S1 target the S2 (TP = 122.000).
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USD JPY - FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSISJapan: High expectations for Q1 GDP, with persistent inflation concerns
Japan’s preliminary GDP for Q1 is due on Wednesday and will provide the latest insight into the health of the economy. Bloomberg consensus expects an improvement to 0.8% Q/Q annualized from 0.1% in Q4 when the economy narrowly avoided a recession. While a broader reopening of the economy in the first quarter and the return of some Chinese tourists may have meant a further uptick in the services sector, exports and manufacturing likely remained weak on the back of weakness in global demand. If domestic consumption weakens substantially despite the government travel subsidies and high winter bonuses, it could continue to highlight the risk of a recession.
April CPI will also be released on Friday which will likely confirm that price pressures remain concerning. Tokyo CPI for April had come in above expectations despite the falling commodity prices and the base effect. Bloomberg consensus expects national CPI for April to come in at 3.5% for the headline from 3.2% previously while the core-core measure (ex-fresh food and energy) is expected to rise to 4.2% from 3.8% in March.
USD JPY - FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSISJapan: High expectations for Q1 GDP, with persistent inflation concerns
Japan’s preliminary GDP for Q1 is due on Wednesday and will provide the latest insight into the health of the economy. Bloomberg consensus expects an improvement to 0.8% Q/Q annualized from 0.1% in Q4 when the economy narrowly avoided a recession. While a broader reopening of the economy in the first quarter and the return of some Chinese tourists may have meant a further uptick in the services sector, exports and manufacturing likely remained weak on the back of weakness in global demand. If domestic consumption weakens substantially despite the government travel subsidies and high winter bonuses, it could continue to highlight the risk of a recession.
April CPI will also be released on Friday which will likely confirm that price pressures remain concerning. Tokyo CPI for April had come in above expectations despite the falling commodity prices and the base effect. Bloomberg consensus expects national CPI for April to come in at 3.5% for the headline from 3.2% previously while the core-core measure (ex-fresh food and energy) is expected to rise to 4.2% from 3.8% in March.
USDJPY Potential RetraceHey Traders, in the coming week we are monitoring USDJPY for a buying opportunity around 134 zone, USDJPY was trading in. a downtrend and successfully managed to break it out due to USD strength, If we get a decent correction the coming week we will be looking for a potential retrace of the trend towards more high around 134 support and resistance zone.
Trade safe, Joe.
USDJPY Potential UpsidesHey Traders, in today's trading session we are monitoring USDJPY for a buying opportunity around 133.900 zone, USDJPY is trading in an uptrend and currently seems to be in a correction phase in which it is approaching the major trend at 133.900 support and resistance.
Trade safe, Joe.
USD JPY - FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSISJapanese yen strength over time.
While the yen underperformed during the global monetary tightening phase, in our view, the currency has scope to outperform later this year. We now believe the BoJ will take advantage of a tactical opportunity to further tweak its policy settings in Q4-2023 to further normalize the government bond market. Such a policy move adds to our constructive medium-term outlook for the yen. Yen outperformance over time should also be supported by the end of central bank tightening and a transition toward easing, as well as a U.S. recession in the second half of 2023.
USD JPY - FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSISJapanese yen strength over time.
While the yen underperformed during the global monetary tightening phase, in our view, the currency has scope to outperform later this year. We now believe the BoJ will take advantage of a tactical opportunity to further tweak its policy settings in Q4-2023 to further normalize the government bond market. Such a policy move adds to our constructive medium-term outlook for the yen. Yen outperformance over time should also be supported by the end of central bank tightening and a transition toward easing, as well as a U.S. recession in the second half of 2023.
USDJPY Bearish momentum extension if MA50 (1d) breaksThe USDJPY pair is on a bearish trend after failing to break Resistance (1).
There is a Rising Support since the January 16th Low and if broken can lead to a Rectangle creation.
Trading Plan:
1. Sell if the price closes a (1d) candle under the MA50 (1d).
2. Sell again if it closes a (1d) candle under the Rising Support.
Targets:
1. 132.000 (the Rising Support).
2. 130.000 (Rectangle bottom).
Tips:
1. RSI (1d) being under its MA line is an early bearish signal before the MA50 (1d) validates it.
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USD JPY - FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSISJapanese yen strength over time.
While the yen underperformed during the global monetary tightening phase, in our view, the currency has scope to outperform later this year. We now believe the BoJ will take advantage of a tactical opportunity to further tweak its policy settings in Q4-2023 to further normalize the government bond market. Such a policy move adds to our constructive medium-term outlook for the yen. Yen outperformance over time should also be supported by the end of central bank tightening and a transition toward easing, as well as a U.S. recession in the second half of 2023.
USD/JPY Potential Long Setup !Based on technical analysis, the 4-hour timeframe is currently showing a rejection of the Exponential Moving Average (EMA) and the first support level (S1) of the daily pivot points. These factors indicate a potential bullish trend reversal in the near future.
However, before initiating a long position, it is important to observe whether the price will close above the daily pivot points. If it does, it would suggest a stronger upward momentum, thereby increasing the probability of a successful trade.
Furthermore, the overall trend is currently bullish, indicating a potential continuation of the upward trend. It is important to note that technical analysis is not a guaranteed predictor of future price movements, and risk management strategies should be implemented to minimize potential losses.
In conclusion, based on the rejection of the EMA and S1 daily pivot points in the 4-hour timeframe, combined with a bullish overall trend, setting a long position after the price closes above the daily pivot points may present a favorable trading opportunity. However, careful consideration of risk management is imperative.
USD/JPY sticks to BoJ-inspired strong gainsSTRATEGY LONG
The Japanese yen depreciated past 134.5 per dollar, sliding back toward its weakest levels in seven weeks as the Bank of Japan maintained its ultra-easy monetary policy and made no adjustments to its yield curve control. However, the BOJ said it will remove forward guidance that pledges to keep interest rates at current or low levels. Latest data showed that core consumer prices in Japan’s capital, Tokyo, accelerated and exceeded forecasts in April, keeping the pressure on the central bank to adjust its current monetary settings. Externally, firm expectations that the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates again in May continued to weigh on the yen, though recession fears and renewed concerns about the banking sector in the US limited the currency’s decline.
The USD/JPY pair builds on its strong intraday rally and climbs to its highest level since March 10, around the 136.40 region during the early North American session. Spot prices, however, retreat a few pips following the release of the US macro data and trade around the 136.00 mark, still up over 1.5% for the day.
This, along with a sharp intraday decline in the US Treasury bond yields, keeps a lid on any further gains for the Greenback. Apart from this, the risk-off impulse - as depicted by a generally weaker tone around the equity markets - lends some support to the safe-haven JPY and acts as a headwind for the USD/JPY pair amid slightly overbought oscillators on hourly charts. Nevertheless, spot prices remain on track to register strong gains for the third successive week, also marking the fifth week of a positive move in the previous six.
BULLISH FACTS
When the dust settles, the Fed is set to continue raising rates
US to have permanently higher rates than elsewhere
Re-acceleration of inflation and its win over the Fed will continue to catch the market by surprise
The Dollar is higher for longer, alongside the Fed’s narrative
Stagflation to take USD even higher
Hot CPI means the Fed pivot is well beyond the horizon
Ugly inflation promises further flight to safety
US at war means a stronger dollar
Outlook for Fed monetary policy now more hawkish
Powell projects pain, higher rates for longer set to keep the dollar bid
There is no alternative to the US dollar
No recession for America's labor market, more dollar gains eyed
Fed Chair Powell prioritizes fighting inflation, and ready to see negative growth
BEARISH FACTS
US Dollar's position as the primary global reserve currency is being challenged
America on verge of losing petrodollar privilege
Other regions may need to continue their crusade for inflation, reducing spreads of debt securities yields
Combination of lower Fed rate expectations and improved risk sentiment is quintessentially negative
No more Fed hikes, potentially lethal to the US Dollar
US economy to slip into recession, Fed eventually cut rates quicker than peer institutions
Sticky inflation? What is sticky is the downtrend
Fed will start cutting interest rates quicker than foreign central banks
Backing the US disinflation process and lower US rates
Shock growth shows worker supply is rising, inflation to fall, USD to retreat
End to monetary tightening should bring the USD's gains to an end
Incremental news outside of the US growing more positive
Fed to end its tightening cycle and US economic trend to worsen
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My current bias for each currency on the 30 minute chart. May 7, 2023
USD: The USD is clearly experiencing a downward trend. Recently, there has been a significant refusal to breach a resistance zone, causing it to fall below all of my EMAs. I believe the downward momentum is likely to persist.
GBP: Recently, the pound has gained considerable upward momentum and appears to be preparing for a sustained movement in the same direction.
EUR: The EUR has lately broken through long-term trends and support levels, indicating a potential continued decline. While I maintain a bearish outlook, I am closely monitoring price movements. I have observed an RSI divergence on the 30-minute chart, which I consider a warning to be wary of additional declines until a substantial pullback occurs.
JPY: Recently, the JPY has broken a short-term trend and a head & shoulders pattern. The price is now below all of my EMAs and is moving in accordance with the longer-term downward trend.
CHF: The CHF has recently broken a long-term trend and support level. Currently, the price is retesting the previous support as potential resistance. Based on this price behavior, I anticipate further declines.
AUD: While the AUD is experiencing an upward trend, it is encountering notable resistance levels that could exert downward pressure. Nevertheless, I will maintain my bullish stance until evidence suggests otherwise.
NZD: The NZD has recently displayed strong bullish momentum, and my inclination is towards an upward direction. However, exercise caution as the price action has formed a bullish continuation pattern, but there are indications of decelerating momentum, suggesting a possible pullback in the near future.
CAD: The CAD has experienced a substantial upward surge lately. Although I am currently bullish, the price appears somewhat extended and is approaching a recent high, which could lead to some selling pressure.
Potential bullish breakout in play on USD/JPYTokyo has just opened and we see futures traders shorting the yen with decent volume, which suggests institutions have a bearish bias today on the local currency.
This has pushed USD/JPY up to a 4-day high, and keeps a bull-flag breakout in play on the 1-hour chart. The flag projects a target around 135.50, but we're looking for prices to retrace towards the 113.17 high for a potential long to increase the reward to risk ratio.
Note that the sideways oscillation formed a triple bottom around 134.63, before a higher low formed around 135 / 200-bar EMA to show an increase in bullish activity - which favours an upside break from its sideways range.
USDJPY to find support at trend line?USDJPY - 24h expiry
Trend line support is located at 134.00.
The trend of higher lows is located at 129.80.
We can see no technical reason for a change of trend.
The Risk/Reward would be poor to call a buy from current levels.
A move through 135.00 will confirm the bullish momentum.
We look to Buy at 134.05 (stop at 133.55)
Our profit targets will be 135.25 and 135.50
Resistance: 135.00 / 135.50 / 135.75
Support: 134.50 / 134.00 / 133.50
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