The Japanese yen continues showing weakness against the US dollar as USD/JPY trades within a narrow band, according to United Overseas Bank analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann. Despite a marginal uptick in upward momentum, the currency pair oscillated between 158.82 and 159.59 without generating sufficient strength to signal a sustainable rally. The analysts project intraday movement will remain range-bound between 159.00 and 159.80, indicating limited directional conviction in current market conditions.
This technical assessment suggests the yen’s bearish bias persists but lacks the force needed for a decisive breakdown. Currency traders should prepare for continued consolidation rather than trending opportunities in this pair. The tight trading range reflects market uncertainty as participants await clearer catalysts to drive USD/JPY beyond its current technical boundaries.
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Range traders should focus on scalping between 159.00 support and 159.80 resistance while breakout traders wait for confirmation beyond these levels before taking directional positions.
Source: FXStreet