Published on May 2, 2023

Daily Analysis For USD/JPY 02-05-2023

USD/JPY Analysis

Economic Events and Scenario for USD/JPY

Economic Events: -

GMT	Event	Impact	Currency
01:00	(China) May Day	None	CNY
01:00	(Montenegro) Labor day	None	EUR
01:01	(Ireland) AIB Manufacturing PMI	Low	EUR
04:35	(Japan) 3-Month Bill Auction	Low	JPY
05:30	(Australia) RBA Interest Rate Decision	High	AUD
05:30	(Netherlands) Inflation Rate YoY	Medium	EUR
05:30	(Netherlands) Business Confidence	Low	EUR
06:00	(Netherlands) NEVI Manufacturing PMI	Low	EUR
07:00	(United Kingdom) Nationwide Housing Prices YoY	Medium	GBP
07:00	(United Kingdom) Nationwide Housing Prices MoM	Medium	GBP
07:00	(Germany) Retail Sales MoM	High	EUR
07:00	(Germany) Retail Sales YoY	High	EUR
07:00	(Lithuania) GDP Growth Rate YoY	Low	EUR
07:00	(Lithuania) GDP Growth Rate QoQ	Low	EUR
08:00	(Austria) Inflation Rate YoY	Low	EUR
08:00	(Austria) Inflation Rate MoM	Low	EUR
08:00	(Austria) Harmonised Inflation Rate MoM	Low	EUR
08:00	(Austria) Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY	Low	EUR
08:00	(Switzerland) Consumer Confidence	High	CHF
08:15	(Spain) S&P Global Manufacturing PMI	High	EUR
08:30	(Austria) Unemployment Rate	High	EUR
08:30	(Austria) Unemployed Persons	Low	EUR
08:30	(Switzerland) procure.ch Manufacturing PMI	High	CHF
08:45	(Italy) S&P Global Manufacturing PMI	High	EUR
08:50	(France) S&P Global Manufacturing PMI	Medium	EUR
08:55	(Germany) S&P Global Manufacturing PMI	High	EUR
09:00	(Euro Area) Loans to Households YoY	Low	EUR
09:00	(Euro Area) M3 Money Supply YoY	Low	EUR
09:00	(Euro Area) Loans to Companies YoY	Low	EUR
09:00	(Euro Area) S&P Global Manufacturing PMI	High	EUR
09:00	(Greece) S&P Global Manufacturing PMI	High	EUR
09:30	(United Kingdom) S&P Global/CIPS Manufacturing PMI	High	GBP
09:30	(United States) LMI Logistics Managers Index Current	Low	USD
10:00	(Cyprus) Retail Sales YoY	Low	EUR
10:00	(Euro Area) Core Inflation Rate YoY	Medium	EUR
10:00	(Euro Area) Inflation Rate YoY	High	EUR
10:00	(Euro Area) Inflation Rate MoM	Medium	EUR
10:00	(Euro Area) CPI	High	EUR
10:00	(Italy) CPI	High	EUR
10:00	(Italy) Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY	Low	EUR
10:00	(Italy) Harmonised Inflation Rate MoM	Low	EUR
10:00	(Italy) Inflation Rate MoM	Medium	EUR
10:00	(Italy) Inflation Rate YoY	High	EUR
10:30	(Germany) Index-Linked Bund Auction	Low	EUR
11:00	(Portugal) Retail Sales YoY	Low	EUR
11:00	(Portugal) Retail Sales MoM	Low	EUR
11:00	(Spain) New Car Sales YoY	Low	EUR
11:00	(Greece) Total Credit YoY	Low	EUR
11:00	(Italy) PPI MoM	Low	EUR
11:00	(Italy) PPI YoY	Low	EUR
13:55	(United States) Redbook YoY	Low	USD
14:00	(France) 3-Month BTF Auction	Low	EUR
14:00	(France) 12-Month BTF Auction	Low	EUR
14:00	(France) 6-Month BTF Auction	Low	EUR
15:00	(United States) JOLTs Job Quits	Low	USD
15:00	(United States) JOLTs Job Openings	High	USD
15:00	(United States) Factory Orders ex Transportation	Low	USD
15:00	(United States) Factory Orders MoM	Medium	USD
15:00	(United States) Total Vehicle Sales	Low	USD
16:00	(New Zealand) Global Dairy Trade Price Index	Low	NZD
17:00	(Belgium) New Car Registrations YoY	Low	EUR
17:00	(Italy) New Car Registrations YoY	Low	EUR
21:30	(United States) API Crude Oil Stock Change	Medium	USD
22:00	(New Zealand) RBNZ Financial Stability Report	Medium	NZD
23:45	(New Zealand) Participation Rate	Low	NZD
23:45	(New Zealand) Labour Costs Index YoY	Low	NZD
23:45	(New Zealand) Labour Costs Index QoQ	Low	NZD
23:45	(New Zealand) Employment Change QoQ	High	NZD
23:45	(New Zealand) Unemployment Rate	High	NZD

Today's Scenario: - The USD/JPY currency pair, which hit a two-month high, dropped to 137.30 in early trading on Tuesday, indicating a cautious market sentiment ahead of crucial US data and events. The full market has returned after Monday's holiday in major bourses.

The recent strengthening of US Treasury bond yields and the positive news surrounding the First Republic Bank may be supporting the pair's upside. However, concerns about the expiration of the US debt ceiling have affected the quote, even as the Bank of Japan's doves contrast with the hawkish Federal Reserve's bets to support the USD/JPY bulls.

Buy Scenario: - When analyzing the daily chart, the USD/JPY pair appears to be in an upward trend following last Friday's price action, which saw gains of more than 1.70%. As the pair continued to rise, it surpassed several resistance levels, including the 20-day and 100-day exponential moving averages (EMAs) at 134.14 and 134.12, respectively. Furthermore, the USD/JPY left behind the 200-day EMA at 133.79, as buyers remained optimistic about pushing prices towards the high of last year at 151.94.

If the USD/JPY manages to surpass the cycle high of November 30 at 138.17, it would open up the possibility of reaching the daily high of November 21 at 142.25. A breach of the latter would expose the 145.00 level. Till we did not advise to buy in USD/JPY.

Sell Scenario: - On the other hand, if the USD/JPY falls below 137.00, it could signal a downward correction. If this occurs, the following support level would be the high of April 28 at 136.56. Further downside risks could emerge below this level, extending towards the swing high of April 19 at 135.13, followed closely by the 20-day EMA at 134.14, and then the 100-day EMA. Till we did not advise to sell the position in USD/JPY.

Support and Resistance Level: -