USD/JPY Corrects After Ukraine Cease Fire Agreement

 | Sep 03, 2014 05:38AM ET

h2 USD/JPY Open 105.08 High 105.31 Low 104.30 Close 105.07


On Tuesday USD/JPY increased significantly with 95 pips. The currency couple appreciated from 104.30 to 105.24 yesterday, matching the positive money flow sentiment at over +19%, closing the day at 105.07. This morning the dollar climbed further against the yen, reaching 105.31.

On the 1 hour chart the upward channel has extended, while on the 3 hour chart new upward channel is strong. Break above today's top and nearest resistance 105.31 would encourage further recovery of the dollar. Immediate support is yesterday's bottom at 104.30, and consistent break below it could strengthen the yen further down towards next target 103.42.

Quotes are moving below 20 and above the 50 the EMA on the 1 hour chart, indicating short term bearish and medium term bullish pressure. The value of the RSI indicator is neutral and hesitant, MACD is positive and tranquil, while CCI has crossed down the 100 line on the 1 hour chart, giving over all neutral signals.

Technical resistance levels: 105.31 106.18 107.00
Technical support levels: 104.30 103.42 102.60

Today so far +22 pips profit/loss on USD/JPY today from the following sent to clients only signal:
6:09 GMT+1 Buy USD/JPY at 105.22 SL 104.96 TP 105.72, exit sent at 9:04 GMT+1.
Today so far +54, yesterday +104 pips.