10 Jul 2015
USD/JPY rises along with Treasury yields
FXStreet (Mumbai) - The USD/JPY rose to a session high of 122.62 as the Yen is falling rapidly along with the rise in the long-end treasury yields in the US.
USD/JPY takes out 200-MA on the hourly chart
The spot now trades above its hourly 200-MA currently located at 122.36. The direct relationship between the treasury yields and the pair is back to work today as the risk sentiment returned to the markets following a rise in the Shanghai Composite Index and increased hopes of Greek deal.
With no major US data due for release today, the pair is likely to track the movement in the long-end treasury yields in the US. The pair could also be influenced by Fed chairwoman Yellen’s comments.
USD/JPY Technical Levels
The immediate resistance is located at 122.85 (50-DMA), above which the spot could target 123.41 (hourly 200-MA). On the flip side, support is located at 122.37 (hourly 200-MA) and 121.90 (hourly 100-MA).
USD/JPY takes out 200-MA on the hourly chart
The spot now trades above its hourly 200-MA currently located at 122.36. The direct relationship between the treasury yields and the pair is back to work today as the risk sentiment returned to the markets following a rise in the Shanghai Composite Index and increased hopes of Greek deal.
With no major US data due for release today, the pair is likely to track the movement in the long-end treasury yields in the US. The pair could also be influenced by Fed chairwoman Yellen’s comments.
USD/JPY Technical Levels
The immediate resistance is located at 122.85 (50-DMA), above which the spot could target 123.41 (hourly 200-MA). On the flip side, support is located at 122.37 (hourly 200-MA) and 121.90 (hourly 100-MA).