Economists at Société Générale analyze USD/JPY technical outlook.
USD/JPY faced stiff resistance near 145/146.10 resulting in sharp wave of pullback. It dipped towards the graphical zone of 138/137 representing the upper end of previous consolidation zone and the 200-DMA. The slope of the MA is flattish which denotes steady upward momentum is still lacking. This is also highlighted by daily MACD which has dipped within negative territory.
Currently, a bounce is underway however failure to reclaim 143.20, the 76.4% retracement of recent down move can lead to one more down leg.
Below 137, next potential objectives could be at the trend line since January at 135 and 133.80.