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Analysis and statistics

  • Open
    148.5976$
  • Previous Close
    146.689$
  • 52 Week Change
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  • Day Range
    1.91$
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About

The financial product symbol USDJPY.FOREX typically refers to the exchange rate between the US dollar (USD) and the Japanese yen (JPY) in the foreign exchange (forex) market. It represents the price of one US dollar in terms of Japanese yen. In other words, it indicates how many Japanese yen are needed to buy one US dollar in the forex market. FOREX signifies that the data is related to currency exchange rates, specifically within the context of the foreign exchange market.

USD/JPY intraday: the upside prevails.

Long positions above 158.50 with targets at 159.05 & 159.40 in extension.

2026 May 18 11:14
USD/JPY
  • Our preference: long positions above 158.50 with targets at 159.05 & 159.40 in extension.
  • Alternative scenario: below 158.50 look for further downside with 158.25 & 157.95 as targets.
  • Comment: intraday technical indicators are mixed and call for caution.

Supports and resistances:

  • 159.90 ** - Resistance *
  • 159.40 ** - Resistance **
  • 159.05 *** - Resistance ***
  • 158.82 Last - Last
  • 158.50 *** - Support ***
  • 158.25 ** - Support **
  • 157.95 ** - Support *

Factors

Interest Rate Differentials: Differences between US and Japanese interest rates impact relative attractiveness of currencies.

Economic Data Releases: US and Japanese economic data like GDP, inflation, and employment affect currency valuations.

Geopolitical Events: Global political and economic instability influence safe-haven demand, often impacting JPY.

Central Bank Policy: Federal Reserve (US) and Bank of Japan (BOJ) policies have significant impact.

Risk Sentiment: Global risk appetite impacts JPY as a safe-haven currency; higher risk appetite weakens JPY.

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