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USD/JPY Daily Chart Analysis – 2023-12-06

USD/JPY Technicals Consolidating with Upside Potential, Eyeing Breakout Above 147.540

The USD/JPY appears to have been consolidating within a range, with upper resistance near 147.540 and lower support around 146.540. The price is currently near the middle of this range. The pair is trading above the moving averages, with a bullish crossover indicating a potential change in momentum to the upside. 

 The current price is hovering around the 0.382 retracement level at 147.249, which can act as immediate support. The next key Fibonacci levels are at 0.5 (146.540) and 0.618 (145.831), which could serve as support levels if a bearish reversal occurs. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is near the 55.34 level, which is above the median but below the overbought territory, suggesting that there is room for further upside before the pair becomes overextended. The Momentum indicator is also above the baseline, supporting the presence of bullish momentum in the short term.

If the pair breaks above the recent high near the upper boundary of the range (147.540), it may find resistance at the 0 level of the Fibonacci extension at 149.544. Conversely, if the pair moves downward and breaks below the 0.382 Fibonacci level, it could find support at the 0.5 (146.540) or the 0.618 (145.831) levels. In summary, the USD/JPY is showing signs of bullish momentum with potential to test the upper range of the consolidation. Traders should monitor the 0.382 Fibonacci level for immediate support and the upper range for potential breakout. It’s essential to consider other macroeconomic factors and news events that could impact the currency pair’s movements before making trading decisions.

Key Levels to Watch: : 147.000,146.500,148.327,145.792

LevelsSupportResistance
Level 1146.909147.260
Level 2146.615147.500
Level 3146.436147.996