US dollar vs Japanese yen: strong technical setup drives further gains amid yen depreciation worries

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Highlights

A persistently weak Japanese yen is raising concerns among Japanese business leaders about diminished export competitiveness and potential negative impacts on the wider economy.
Japan fell to fourth place globally by GDP in US dollar terms for 2023, reflecting the currency weakness's significant effect on international economic standings.
Exchange rate instability tied to ongoing yen depreciation remains a key factor shaping market sentiment and fueling economic pressures in Japan.

Yen depreciation pressures market sentiment as leaders flag competitiveness

Recent headlines emphasize challenges stemming from a persistently weak Japanese yen, as business leaders in Japan raise concerns about the impact on export competitiveness and the broader economy. Currency weakness has contributed to Japan dropping to fourth place globally by GDP in US dollar terms for 2023, underscoring the importance of exchange rate stability for the nation. These developments highlight ongoing pressures tied to yen depreciation and their influence on market sentiment.

Sustained bullish momentum as indicators confirm stretched upside

Technically, the structure remains bullish with USD/JPY trading well above the MA-20, MA-50, and MA-200, signaling continued strength in the short, medium, and long term. The nearest dynamic support is at the Ichimoku Kijun at ¥156.10, with immediate resistance set by the MA-50 at ¥156.23, both positioned below current levels. Momentum indicators confirm this bullish stance: the MACD signals a strong buy, ADX on D1 is neutral but rising, and RSI is trending bullish across daily and weekly frames. Stochastic RSI and CCI suggest mild overbought conditions on intraday charts, reflecting sustained but stretched momentum; Bull/Bear Power is firmly positive, with the Awesome Oscillator also supporting a bullish bias.

Upside risk dominates short-term range as momentum aligns bullish

In the short term, the expected volatility band for USD/JPY is ¥157.00 to ¥158.10 over the next five days. The probability of further upside remains very high (over 80%), with consolidation above ¥157.00 likely in the baseline scenario. A bullish break above ¥158.10 could open the way for new multi-month highs if momentum persists, while a downside move below the Ichimoku Kijun at ¥156.10 could trigger deeper pullbacks. Despite some overbought signals from oscillators, current momentum and technical alignment favor continued bullish action.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, analyst at Traders Union, sees strong momentum in USD/JPY. He notes the pair remains supported by robust technicals and positive sentiment, despite overbought signals on some oscillators. Macro factors, such as yen weakness and concerns over Japan’s economic standing, continue to shape the bullish trend. The analyst believes upside risks remain prevalent, with consolidation above ¥157.00 likely to persist. "Current momentum and market dynamics suggest the bullish scenario is intact, and I see a high probability of further gains in the short term."

Previously it was reported that USD/JPY is trading just above key moving averages with strong positive momentum reflected in the MACD, while most momentum and overbought/oversold indicators remain neutral. The pair holds firm with buyer dominance, consolidating above ¥156.10 support and eyeing further gains if resistance at ¥157.40 is surpassed.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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