Ongoing yen weakness and Federal Reserve support — US Dollar vs Yen holds steady near ¥156.56

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USD/JPY strength is driven by continued yen weakness and persistent US dollar support from the Federal Reserve, with the Bank of Japan staying on the sidelines.
Despite verbal warnings, neither the Bank of Japan nor the Japanese government has enacted interventions, keeping the yen under pressure and reinforcing the pair’s upward trajectory.
USD/JPY trades at ¥156.56 above the MA-20 and MA-50, with key support at the Ichimoku Kijun (¥155.76) and immediate resistance at ¥157.35.

Yen under pressure as central banks signal but refrain from intervention

The recent USD/JPY trend is driven by continued yen weakness and sustained US dollar support from the Federal Reserve, while the Bank of Japan has refrained from taking new measures to address the yen's depreciation. Although potential interventions have been mentioned by the Bank of Japan, neither the central bank nor the Japanese government has taken concrete action. These factors keep the yen under pressure and reinforce the upward movement in the US Dollar vs Yen.

Mixed technical signals as bearish daily MACD counters buyer dominance

Technical indicators present a mixed outlook: daily MACD signals strong bearish momentum, while ADX remains neutral and weak, indicating a sluggish overall trend. Intraday signals mostly turn upward, even as the daily RSI sits just below 50 and is slightly bearish; Stochastic RSI and CCI are close to neutral, not indicating overbought or oversold conditions. Bull/Bear Power is showing buyer dominance in overbought territory, and the Awesome Oscillator is neutral on the daily timeframe. Volatility is moderate, and USD/JPY is trading near today's high, suggesting ongoing buyer interest despite longer-term caution from persistent bearish MACD divergence and low ADX readings.

Sideways movement likely as upside dominates near-term outlook

In the next five sessions, USD/JPY is expected to trade within a volatility band of ¥156.25 to ¥157.35, centering around current prices. There is a moderately high probability (about 75%) of further upside, although sideways consolidation is most likely. A bullish breakout above ¥157.35 could follow if momentum strengthens, while a dip below ¥156.25 requires a distinct shift toward renewed selling and confirmation from daily bearish signals, which remains the less likely scenario without a material shift in intraday sentiment.

Anton Kharitonov, Traders Union analyst, sees USD/JPY holding above key moving averages, but notes that technical momentum is facing resistance at these levels. He believes the ongoing lack of intervention from Japan and mixed indicator signals warrant a defensive approach. The expert remains wary of strong bearish momentum visible on the daily MACD, which tempers the intraday bullish bias. "Until there is a clear breakout above ¥157.35 or decisive intervention news, I stay neutral and watch for a shift in daily momentum."

Previously it was reported that USD/JPY remains under short- and medium-term selling pressure, trading below its 20- and 50-day moving averages but well above the 200-day, positioning it within an overall bullish long-term trend. Technical momentum signals are mixed, with RSI indicating mild bearishness and MACD showing weakness, while the pair consolidates in a defined range near dynamic support and resistance levels, favoring sideways movement barring a decisive breakout.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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