02/06/2025
π USD/JPY Technical Outlook β May 30 (European Session)
π± Consolidation Near 144, Downside Pressure Builds
During the European session on Friday, USD/JPY traded narrowly between 143.92 and 144.27, with an average near 143.91. The pair is currently under renewed short-term pressure, after failing to hold earlier gains.
π Recent Price Action:
β
Earlier rebound from 142.20 support
πΌ Broke past resistance at 143.00 and 143.50
β Failed to sustain above 146.00, pulling back after reaching 146.23
π Technical Outlook (4H Chart):
π» Broke below 144.00 support
β¬οΈ Now trading under both the 100-period and 200-period SMA
π Entered a corrective phase
πΌ Upside Levels to Watch:
π§± Immediate resistance: 144.20
πΌ Further resistance: 144.50
π― Key breakout level: 145.00
Break above β retest of 146.00, with potential toward 147.80
π½ Downside Risk Zones:
β οΈ Initial support: 143.00, then 142.50
π Below 142.50 β risk of deeper drop to 141.20 pivot
π§± Major support: 140.00
π Upcoming U.S. Economic Data to Watch:
April Personal Income (MoM):
π Forecast: +0.4% | Previous: +0.2%
April Core PCE (MoM):
π Forecast: +0.1% | Previous: -0.1%
These data points could impact USD sentiment and increase short-term volatility in USD/JPY.