GBP/JPY Technical Analysis: Pausing To Digest Sub-184.00

 | May 01, 2015 02:28AM ET

Talking Points:

  • GBP/JPY Technical Strategy: Flat
  • Support: 182.28, 180.53, 178.37
  • Resistance: 184.03, 186.20, 189.70

The Japanese Yen . Near-term resistance is at 184.03, the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement, with a break above that on a daily closing basis exposing the 76.4% level at 186.20. Alternatively, a turn below the 50% Fib at 182.28 clears the way for a challenge of the 38.2% retracement at 180.53.

Risk/reward considerations argue against entering long with prices in close proximity to resistance. On the other hand, the absence of a defined bearish reversal signal suggests taking up the short side is premature. We will remain flat for now, waiting for an actionable opportunity to present itself.