Technical analysis of USD/JPY for May 4, 2017

USD/JPY is expected to prevail its upside movement. The technical picture of the pair is positive above a rising trend line, which emerged on May 3, and is holding on the upside. The rising 20-period and 50-period moving averages are playing support roles and maintain the upside bias. The relative strength index is supported by a bullish trend line and is above its neutrality level at 50.

As long as 112.25 holds on the downside, look for a further advance toward 113.15 and even 113.40 in extension. 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 113.15 and the second one at 113.40. In the alternative scenario, short positions are recommended with the first target at 111.95 if the price moves below its pivot points. A break of this target may push the pair further downwards, and one may expect the second target at 111.75. The pivot point lies at 112.25.

Resistance levels: 113.15, 113.40, and 113.85
Support levels: 111.95, 111.75, and 111.20

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