USDJPY: With the pair halting its corrective pullback at the 96.99 level and closing higher the past week, we expect an extension of that strength to occur in the days ahead. This development leaves USDJPY targeting the 99.93 level. This if seen will set the stage for more upside towards the 100.50 level followed by the 101.00 level. We may see a pullback from here but if broken, further upside could follow towards the 101.50 level and then the 102.00 level. Support comes in at the 96.99 level where a violation will target the 96.00 level and then the 96.50 level. All in all, USDJPY remains biased to the upside in the medium term.
This pair traded downwards on Monday – something that poses a serious threat to the current bullish outlook. And for the bullish outlook to continue to be valid, the price must stay above the support line at 1.3000, otherwise, there would be a clear ‘sell’ signal.
GOLD: Unless the commodity returns above the 1,488.00 level, there is risk of further downside in the days ahead. On the downside, support comes in at the 1,403.66 level where a breach will target the 1,385.00 level. A violation will aim at the 1,350 level and then the 1,321.79 level. On the upside, GOLD will have to return above the 1,488.00 level to resume its recovery. Further out, resistance is seen at the 1,590.40 level followed by the 1,619 level. All in all, GOLD remains on corrective recovery mode in the short term though vulnerable.