Japanese Yen Technical Outlook: USD/JPY Challenges 2024 Highs as Intervention Risk Looms
Japanese yen weakness and USD/JPY breakout risks are back in focus as the currency pair tests major resistance at the 2024 highs.
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Japanese Yen Technical Outlook: USD/JPY Multi-Timeframe Analysis
Japanese yen weakness and USD/JPY breakout risks are back in focus as the currency pair tests major resistance near its 2024 highs. Michael Boutros, Senior Market Analyst at FOREX.com, examines the technical outlook for USD/JPY, the growing threat of Japanese intervention, extreme retail positioning, and why upcoming U.S. inflation data could determine whether the rally extends further. He also highlights the key support and resistance levels traders should be watching closely.
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--- Written by Michael Boutros, Senior Technical Strategist
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