AUD/JPY resistance test: Key levels to watch

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US Treasury yields have reached highs not seen since 2002, increasing broad US Dollar strength against major currencies.
AUD/JPY flows are impacted by shifting global yield expectations and emerging strength in the US Dollar.
AUD/JPY is showing strong bullish momentum intraday, with an expected 2 to 3 day range of ¥109.91 to ¥111.01 and overbought signals indicating possible short-term consolidation.

Yield-driven US dollar strength shifts flows into AUD/JPY

Rising US Treasury yields, which have reached levels not seen since 2002, are leading to broad US Dollar strength across currencies, according to Fxstreet. This development has influenced dynamics in key pairs tied to the Australian Dollar, including the AUD/JPY cross, as capital shifts react to changing interest rate expectations. Although the yield impact is most direct on AUD/USD, the strengthening US Dollar and global yield environment are also shaping broader flows into AUD/JPY in the current session.

Overbought signals seen as buyers test technical resistance

On the H1 chart, AUD/JPY is trading above both its MA-20 at ¥110 and MA-50 at ¥110.05, with immediate support at the Ichimoku Kijun level of ¥110.02. The long-term MA-200 remains higher at ¥112.39 (daily), suggesting it represents a potential resistance level should the pair advance. Momentum indicators show that MACD and ADX continue to reflect underlying bullish conditions. However, readings from RSI (65.95), Stoch RSI, and CCI all point to an overbought market, while Bull/Bear Power and the Awesome Oscillator reinforce the dominance of buyers intraday.

Consolidation expected while breakout risk remains elevated

Over the next two to three trading days, price action is expected to consolidate within a typical volatility band of ¥109.91 to ¥111.01 as momentum levels moderate. If buyers manage to push through ¥111.01, additional stop-driven gains could follow quickly. Conversely, a drop below immediate support at ¥110.02 would invite a pullback towards ¥109.91 and may trigger a deeper retracement scenario.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees ongoing US Dollar strength and rising Treasury yields as key macro drivers influencing AUD/JPY flows. He believes sustained yield pressure and upbeat momentum keep the pair constructive above major moving averages. The analyst notes that buyers remain in control unless there is a clear break below immediate support at ¥110.02. 'As long as global yields and risk sentiment support the trend, I expect consolidation with a positive bias while watching ¥111.01 for a possible breakout,' Karapetjanc says.

Earlier, analysts noted that the Australian Dollar’s upward momentum versus the Yen was tempered by overbought conditions and the potential for a corrective pullback. The current market environment adds the influence of rising global yields into the mix, making a decisive move beyond ¥111.01 or below ¥110.02 an important signal for traders watching for the next directional break.

Source of Data: AUD Price Analysis by TU

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