By Krishna K — Apr 30 - 06:05 PM
USD/JPY supported in Asia after 1.7% rally Fri as BOJ keeps ultra-low rates
Underpinned by U.S. inflation data which backs a Fed rate hike on May 3
BOJ policy divergence viz-a-viz other major c.banks weakens JPY broadly
JPY plunges to lowest since Sept 2008 vs euro ahead of ECB Thu rate meeting
Labour Day holiday in many Asian & European centers Mon will limit activity
Cautious trading likely ahead of Japan Wednesday-Friday market holidays
Resistance 136.66, 38.2% Fibo of Oct-Jan fall and 136.98, 200-day MA
Support 135.75-85, 135.50; First Republic auction result awaited
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Source:
Refinitiv IFR Research/Market Commentary