USD/JPY has recently penetrated 77.17/32 (55 and 100 day ma) and is now about to challenge a key resistance level at 78.09/29 (200 ma). From below the currency pair is supported by 77.10 and 76.65.
Resistance at 1.5934 (200 ma) has repelled GBP/USD which is now expected to slowly slide down to 1.5730 first and then down to 1.5660. The bullish impetus has faded and rallies are unlikely to extend above 1.6167/71.
Anticipated close above a resistance line at 102.55/60 suggests EUR/JPY is likely to maintain its northward course. The initial goal lies at 104.30, while 107.72 (200 day ma) may be reached as well. Supports are at 102.21 and 101.10.
EUR/USD is now well-positioned for further gains and may advance up to 1.3625/30. The following target will be located at 1.3840/1.3900. Dips should be limited by supports at 1.3135 and 1.3048.
USD/CHF has made several attempts to break through a resistance at 0.9133 (55 day ma), however, all of them failed, increasing downside risk.
Even though USD/JPY was directionless in the morning, bullish momentum started to strengthen in the afternoon. The pair is now facing a formidable resistance area - 77.38/46. A daily close above it would pave a way to higher levels, such as 77.74 and 78.22.
The Cable did not manage to gain a foothold above 1.5854 and is now headed toward today's open price at 1.5803, which is also a 200 day ma. Although at first GBP/USD will encounter a support at 1.5828 (100 day ma).
EUR/JPY has already gained 78 pips and is still advancing. After overcoming an initial resistance at 102.85 the pair is likely to target 103.26 next. Supports are located at 102.47 and 102.06/01.
EUR/USD has bounced off a cluster of resistances at 1.3249 (daily pivot point and 55 day may) and then stalled near an uptrend at 1.3361. These levels should be able to constrain the pair for today.
In the short-term USD/CHF is expected to trade sideways, as it did not manage to base above 0.9250. The focus is now on a support at 0.9080/66. In case it is violated, subsequent levels at 0.8960 and 0.8785 should be able to stop dips.
USD/JPY carries on recovering from 76.00 and has already extended its rally up to 77.17/32 (55 and 100 day ma). Additional resistance is provided by 77.26/43, above which the pair should target 78.12/29.
GBP/USD has bounced off 200 day ma at 1.5937 and is now headed down to 1.5730, leaving less chance for further gains. A close below the latter level is likely to result in a slide down to 1.5585 (55 day may).
As long as EUR/JPY remains above a key support located at 100.09 (20 day ma), the outlook will be bullish. At the moment the pair is struggling at a resistance line at 102.55/60, a break of which would provide with a possibility of a rally up to 107.78.
Most of the indicators suggest continuation of the bullish trend until EUR/USD reaches 1.3436 with potential of climbing as high as 1.3627. However, we cannot rule out a dip down to an initial support at 1.3108, since the pair is currently struggling at a 1.3250/80 resistance zone.
Switzerland's unemployment rate remained unchanged in January, in line with economists' forecast. The US dollar fetched 0.9139 Swiss franc on intraday trading.
The yen showed little reaction to data showing that Japan's current account surplus shrank sharply to a 15-year low in 2011. The dollar was traded around 77.00 yen, retreating from earlier highs.
The euro also hit a seven-week peak of 102.44 against the yen, gaining strength on reported stop-loss buying. It later eased back below 102.00.
The euro rose to a two-month high versus the dollar today on optimism Greek leaders are nearing a deal to secure a second bailout and avoid a messy default.
Failure of the pair to base above 0.9250 triggered a sell-off. This bearish action may last until support area at 0.9080/65 is reached. In case the this zone is penetrated, USD/CHF is likely to fall down to 0.8960.
USD/JPY has just breached a resistance at 76.90 and now is eyeing 77.17/32 (55 and 100 day ma). In case bullish impetus persists, we may see advancement toward 78.12/30 afterwards. Dips should not extend below 76.30 and 76.00.
Violation of 1.5887 allows for further gains. The near-term target is located at 1.5940 (200 day ma), whereas within a longer time period we may witness a rally up to 1.6170. Supports are at 1.5790 and 1.5730, limiting possible losses.
EUR/JPY carries on recovering from 99.00/98.90. The immediate resistance is at 102.55/60, above which the pair should encounter 107.85 (200 say ma). Supports may be found at 101.12 and at 100.00.
At the moment EUR/USD is far from a support at 1.2995 a close below which would imply emerging bearish momentum. Thus the pair is expected to rally further. The initial target above 1.3280 is 1.3464.
USD/CHF has pushed though the nearest support lines and is now headed toward 0.9069. However, a key level at 0.9114 is not yet violated, allowing for some near-term rebound.