Talking Points
- USD/JPY Technical Strategy: Sidelines Preferred
- Harami CandlestickPattern Sees Limited Response
- H4 Chart Short Body Candles Suggest Indecision
USD/JPY has seemingly lost some upward momentum, demonstrating a lackluster response to a Harami candlestick formation. As noted in recent reports a clean run higher was likely to prove challenging, given the congestion between current levels and the recent peak at 110. This leaves a clearer directional bias desired before adopting fresh positioning.
USD/JPY: Recovery Stumbles As Traders Look Past Harami Formation
Daily Chart – Created Using FXCM Marketscope 2.0, Volume Indicator Available Here
A string of short body candles on the four hour chart suggests hesitation from traders near intraday support at 106.80. A retreat below the noteworthy floor would be required to warn of a deeper setback towards buying interest at 105.65.
USD/JPY: Awaits Slide Below Intraday Floor Near 106.80
Four Hour Chart – Created Using FXCM Marketscope 2.0,Volume Indicator Available Here
By David de Ferranti, Currency Analyst, DailyFX
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