US dollar vs Japanese yen consolidates near ¥156.71, after technicals reinforce bullish outlook

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Highlights

USD/JPY trades at ¥156.71, above MA-20, MA-50, and MA-200, confirming persistent bullish momentum across all major timeframes.
Momentum indicators such as MACD and RSI show strong buy signals despite overbought conditions, with oscillators warning of potential short-term pullbacks.
For the coming week, USD/JPY is expected to range between ¥156.20 and ¥157.22, with an over 80% probability of price increase and sideways movement favored.

Bullish signals contrast with overbought oscillators amid rangebound trade

Technical analysis indicates a bullish bias, with the Ichimoku Kijun level at ¥155.75 providing dynamic support and the MA-50 near ¥154.68 as key downside support. Momentum indicators reinforce a strong buy signal from the MACD and a neutral ADX, while oscillators such as Stoch RSI and BBP register overbought levels. The RSI and CCI suggest further upside potential, complemented by the Awesome Oscillator's support of the uptrend. Current trading is near the upper end of today's narrow range, reflecting subdued volatility and ongoing consolidation, though mild divergence between momentum and oscillators signals possible short-term pullbacks.

Limited downside risk as price targets further upside breakout

Over the coming week, USD/JPY is expected to trade within a typical volatility band from ¥156.20 to ¥157.22. The probability of a price increase stands above 80%, while downside risk appears limited. A breakout above ¥157.22 could trigger further gains, whereas a move below ¥156.20 would indicate a temporary corrective phase.

Anton Kharitonov, Traders Union expert, sees USD/JPY holding its bullish structure above key moving averages, despite a lack of fresh news drivers. Momentum and technical signals point to further upside, but overbought oscillators and mild divergence suggest risk of a pullback. He remains cautious with a base case for continued range trading, watching the ¥156.20–¥157.22 band closely for directional cues. "Until USD/JPY breaks above ¥157.22 or drops below ¥156.20, I am staying on the defensive and waiting for clearer momentum confirmation."

Previously it was reported that USD/JPY traded just below short-term resistance and above both medium- and long-term moving averages, with Ichimoku Kijun providing dynamic support amid a constructive mix of daily momentum signals. MACD remains in buy territory, ADX points to a weak trend, and the RSI at 55.62 shows moderate bullish momentum, while volatility is low with price action consolidating within a narrow range.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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