Indicators
Indicators
Value
Direction
MACD(12,26,9)
-0.036
Sell
RSI(14)
41.575
Neutral
STOCH(KDJ)(9,3,3)
83.414
Neutral
ATR(14)
1.559
High Vlolatility
CCI(14)
11.975
Neutral
Williams %R
55.831
Sell
TRIX(12,20)
-0.095
Sell
StochRSI(14)
0.000
Sell
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USD/JPY
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159.063
-0.230-0.14%
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Time
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30m
1h
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D
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D
Today
-0.15%
5 Days
+0.81%
1 Month
-2.04%
6 Months
+3.67%
Year to Date
+1.50%
1 Year
+8.14%
Key Data Points
Opening Price
159.274Previous Closing Price
159.293Recent
Analysis
Japanese Yen gains against weaker US Dollar following softer Q2 GDP data
USD/JPY loses ground for the second successive day, trading around 159.10 during the Asian hours on Monday. The pair depreciates as the Japanese Yen JPY) remains stronger following the release of Japan’s preliminary Q2 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data.
Fxstreet4 hours ago
Japan’s GDP grows 0.3% QoQ in Q2 2026 vs 0.5% expected
The Japanese economy expanded 0.3% over the quarter in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, the preliminary report published by the Cabinet Office showed on Monday. This reading followed a 0.5% growth recorded in Q1 and missed market expectations of a 0.5% expansion.
Fxstreet5 hours ago
Japanese Yen holds as soft US data meets a weak Yen
USD/JPY is holding near 159.40 at the time of writing, with little change on the day. A weak United States (US) Consumer Sentiment reading nudged the Dollar lower, but the pair has stayed close to where it started.
FxstreetFri, Aug 14
Japanese Yen: Policy risks support gains against US Dollar – Scotiabank
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret observe USD/JPY trading near 159, with modest Japanese Yen (JPY) gains offering reassurance to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) after recent weakness.
FxstreetFri, Aug 14
Japan: GDP steady, inflation near BoJ target – ING
ING highlights that market consensus sees Japan’s preliminary Q2 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) holding at 0.5% quarter-on-quarter, with Private Consumption remaining the main growth driver.
FxstreetFri, Aug 14
Japanese Yen gains on hawkish BoJ outlook and softer US Dollar
USD/JPY trades on the back foot on Friday, pressured by a weaker US Dollar (USD), while the Japanese Yen (JPY) draws support from a more hawkish Bank of Japan (BoJ) outlook. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 158.85, down 0.40% on the day.
FxstreetFri, Aug 14
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Sell
Moving Average
Indicators
Value
Direction
MA5
159.299
Sell
MA10
158.739
Buy
MA20
160.325
Sell
MA50
161.082
Sell
MA100
159.965
Sell
MA200
158.194
Buy
USD/JPY Trading Strategy
Intraday
Medium Term
Short Term
Trading Strategy
The downside prevails as long as 159.33 is resistance, with 158.66 and 158.48 as targets
Alternative scenario
above 159.33, look for 159.63 and 159.80.
Comment
The downside prevails as long as 159.33 is resistance, with 158.66 and 158.48 as targets
an hour ago
Source: Trading Central(Reference Only)
More Details of USD/JPY
USDJPY refers to the exchange rate between the US Dollar (USD) and the Japanese Yen (JPY). It is one of the most traded currency pairs in the foreign exchange market, known for its liquidity and significance in global finance. The value of USDJPY is influenced by a variety of factors, including economic indicators from both the United States and Japan, interest rate differentials, and geopolitical events. The pair often serves as a barometer for global risk sentiment, with the JPY typically seen as a safe-haven currency during times of uncertainty. Traders analyze USDJPY to gain insights into economic trends and market dynamics in Asia and beyond.
What is the historical high for USD/JPY?
The USDJPY price rose to 154.455 on April 16, 2024. Historically, the yen reached an all-time high of 358.44 in January 1971.
Is USDJPY the best currency pair to trade?
The USD/JPY is one of the best forex pairs to trade. As both the US Dollar and the Japanese Yen are globally important currencies, the USDJPY price is affected by various political and economic events that can provide traders with more trading opportunities.
What time is USDJPY most volatile?
The best time to trade USD/JPY is during the overlap of the New York and Tokyo markets that is from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. EST.
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