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USD/JPY Technical Strategy: Sidelines Preferred
Bullish Engulfing Formation Hints At Further Gains
Dojis on H4 Highlight Indecision Amongst Traders
USD/JPY has been offered a hint at further gains in the form of a Bullish Engulfing candlestick pattern. If confirmed by a successive up-day the formation could herald a grind towards the 104.85 ceiling. However, some skepticism is warranted given the recent whipsawing around the psychologically-significant 104.00 handle by the pair.
USD/JPY: Bullish Engulfing Formation Awaiting Confirmation
Daily Chart – Created Using FXCM Marketscope 2.0, Volume Indicator Available Here
The four hour chart hardly inspires confidence in the potential for USD/JPY to continue its ascent. Several short-body candles near its recent highs are indicative of indecision from traders. This suggests it may be prudent to keep an eye out for bearish reversal signals which could hint at an intraday correction.
USD/JPY: Dojis Indicate Indecision As Trading Band Emerges
Four Hour Chart – Created Using FXCM Marketscope 2.0,Volume Indicator Available Here
By David de Ferranti, Currency Analyst, DailyFX
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USD/JPY Probing Above 104 As Bullish Engulfing Formation Emerges
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