15 Apr 2014
USD/JPY shaken by the US CPI data
FXStreet (San Francisco) - The US dollar reacted erratic against the Japanese Yen following the US CPI data with the pair reaching a 1-hour candlestick's high of 101.95 and a low of 101.80; The USD/JPY remains below the 102.00 key level.
Currently, USD/JPY is trading at 101.80, down 0.02% on the day, having posted a daily high at 102.01 and low at 101.69. The hourly FXStreet OB/OS Index is showing neutral conditions, alongside the FXStreet Trend Index which is slightly bearish.
The Consumer Price Index in the United States came above expectations with 1.5% YoY figure in March. That's a relief from deflation fears and it provides the Fed with extra-time to deal with a interest's rates hike.
USD/JPY levels
If the USD/JPY clears the 102.00 area, next resistances could be found at 102.15 (Apr 9 high) and 102.44 (21-day SMA). On the other hand, supports are seen at 101.68 (Apr 15 low), 101.41 (Apr 14 low) and 101.32 (Apr 11 low).
Currently, USD/JPY is trading at 101.80, down 0.02% on the day, having posted a daily high at 102.01 and low at 101.69. The hourly FXStreet OB/OS Index is showing neutral conditions, alongside the FXStreet Trend Index which is slightly bearish.
The Consumer Price Index in the United States came above expectations with 1.5% YoY figure in March. That's a relief from deflation fears and it provides the Fed with extra-time to deal with a interest's rates hike.
USD/JPY levels
If the USD/JPY clears the 102.00 area, next resistances could be found at 102.15 (Apr 9 high) and 102.44 (21-day SMA). On the other hand, supports are seen at 101.68 (Apr 15 low), 101.41 (Apr 14 low) and 101.32 (Apr 11 low).