24 Jan 2014
USD/JPY accelerates the sell-off
FXstreet.com (Córdoba) - The USD/JPY extended its sharp decline and hit fresh lows at the 102.00 area as the Nikkei futures continue to slump.
Against a risk-off backdrop, the USD/JPY weakened further and triggered stops on the break of 102.50, accelerating to a fresh low of 101.99 before bouncing slightly. At time of writing, the USD/JPY is trading at the 102.10 area, recording a 1.1% loss on the day.
USD/JPY headed to 101.60
According to Stoyan Mihaylov, analyst at DeltaStock.com, yesterday's break through 103.85 triggered a massive sell-off that could extend towards 101.60. "Initial intraday resistance is projected at 103.50".
Against a risk-off backdrop, the USD/JPY weakened further and triggered stops on the break of 102.50, accelerating to a fresh low of 101.99 before bouncing slightly. At time of writing, the USD/JPY is trading at the 102.10 area, recording a 1.1% loss on the day.
USD/JPY headed to 101.60
According to Stoyan Mihaylov, analyst at DeltaStock.com, yesterday's break through 103.85 triggered a massive sell-off that could extend towards 101.60. "Initial intraday resistance is projected at 103.50".