USD/JPY news live: downside bias persists — support found at MA-50 ¥154.18

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Highlights

USD/JPY trades at ¥154.61, below both the MA-20 (¥155.95) and Ichimoku Kijun (¥155.64), but remains above the MA-50 (¥154.18), signaling short-term bearish pressure within a longer-term bullish structure.
Key momentum indicators show a divergence: oscillators are oversold (RSI 48.4, CCI -92.3, Stoch RSI deeply oversold) amid daily MACD strength and a neutral ADX, confirming immediate selling against a bullish trend.
Expected weekly range is ¥154.90–¥156.20, with a 75 percent probability of sideways consolidation; resistance stands at ¥155.64 and support at ¥154.18.

Oversold signals and narrow range as downside momentum meets support

Prices are pressured near session lows after a marginal 0.27% decline, with intraday trading remaining in a narrow range and no significant opening gap. There is dynamic support at the MA-50 (¥154.18) and resistance at the Ichimoku Kijun (¥155.64), framing a key trading band. The daily MACD remains on a strong buy, ADX signals a weak trend, and oscillators show clear oversold conditions: RSI is at 48.4, Stoch RSI is deeply oversold, CCI prints -92.3, and the BBP confirms intraday selling dominance. Awesome Oscillator remains neutral, and the overall technical setup shows a divergence — immediate downside pressure contrasts with a longer-term bullish structure.

Consolidation outlook prevails as resistance caps bullish potential

In the short term, USD/JPY is expected to consolidate between support at ¥154.18 and resistance at ¥155.64, within a typical volatility band of ¥154.90 – ¥156.20 for the week. The likelihood of upward movement is moderate at roughly 75%, while a near-term pullback is less probable. A sustained move above ¥155.64 would open the way for a bullish advance toward ¥156.20, whereas a drop below MA-50 support may confirm a shift towards ¥154.00.

Anton Kharitonov, analyst at Traders Union, sees USD/JPY locked in a technically defined range, trading below short-term pivots but above key medium- and long-term supports. He notes that oversold conditions could limit further immediate downside, yet momentum lacks strength while price stays capped under the Ichimoku Kijun. The analyst remains cautious, viewing upside as possible only with a clear break above ¥155.64. "Until we see sustained buying over ¥155.64, I prefer neutral exposure and will wait for the market to show its hand."

Previously it was reported that USD/JPY was exhibiting short-term seller pressure, trading below its 20-day moving average yet staying above both MA-50 and MA-200, with mixed technical indicators—such as a strong daily MACD buy signal, weak trend strength on ADX, and oversold readings on Stoch RSI and Bull/Bear Power—signaling consolidation within a narrow range. Key levels include resistance near the Ichimoku Kijun and immediate support at the MA-50, while limited volatility and mixed intraday signals and limited volatility reflect a likely continuation of the consolidation pattern unless a fresh catalyst emerges.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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