USD/JPY: A bullish test of 147.70 is likely – UOB Group
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The US Dollar (USD) is expected to trade in a range, likely between 146.30 and 147.70. Downward momentum is beginning to wane; a breach of 148.30 would mean the weakness in USD has stabilised, UOB Group FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
USD bulls may try to test 147.70
24-HOUR VIEW: “Last Friday, USD fluctuated between 146.26 and 147.81, closing at 146.61 (-0.45%). The price action did not result in any increase in either upward or downward momentum. Today, USD is expected to trade in a range, likely between 146.30 and 147.70.”
1-3 WEEKS VIEW: “In our most recent narrative from last Monday (05 Aug, spot at 145.25), we noted that ‘the weakness in USD has not stabilised.’ We pointed out that ‘the next significant support level is some distance away at 140.80, but it remains to be seen if this level will come into view.’ USD subsequently dropped to 141.66 and then rebounded. Downward momentum is beginning to wane, and a breach of 148.30 (no change in ‘strong resistance’ level) would mean that the weakness in USD has stabilised.”
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