Technical analysis of USD/JPY for November 29, 2016

USD/JPY is expected to trade with bullish bias above 111.30. The pair pulled back to test its nearest support at 111.30, which is expected to allow for a temporary stabilization. Even though a continuation of the consolidation cannot be ruled out, its extent should be limited.

U.S. government bonds firmed up, sending the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield down to 2.319% from 2.359% Friday.

Taking advantage of a weaker U.S. dollar, gold gained 0.8% to $1,192 an ounce and silver was up 0.8% to $16.63 an ounce.

The U.S. dollar got deeper into its consolidation phase. The ICE U.S. Dollar Index sank to a session-low of 100.64, the lowest intraday level since November 17, before settling at 101.18, down 0.3% on day.

As long as 111.30 holds as a key support, the pair is more likely to advance toward 112.75 at first.

Trading Recommendation: The pair is trading above its pivot point. It is likely to trade in a wider range as long as it remains above its pivot point. Therefore, long positions are recommended with the first target at 112.75 and the second one at 113.25. In the alternative scenario, short positions are recommended with the first target at 110.75 if the price moves below its pivot point. A break of this target is likely to push the pair further downwards, and one may expect the second target at 110.25. The pivot point lies at 111.30.

Resistance levels: 112.75, 113.25, 113.90
Support levels: 110.75, 110.25, 110

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