USDJPY Price, Chart, Live Rate and Forecast -Markets.com

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148.5976$
Previous Close
146.689$
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1.91$
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About

The financial product symbol USDJPY.FOREX typically refers to the exchange rate between the US dollar (USD) and the Japanese yen (JPY) in the foreign exchange (forex) market. It represents the price of one US dollar in terms of Japanese yen. In other words, it indicates how many Japanese yen are needed to buy one US dollar in the forex market. FOREX signifies that the data is related to currency exchange rates, specifically within the context of the foreign exchange market.

USD/JPY intraday : the upside prevails as long as 158.48 is support

The configuration is positive.

2026 May 16 05:00

Our preference: the upside prevails as long as 158.48 is support
Alternative scenario: below 158.48, expect 158.15 and 157.95.
Comment: the RSI is above its neutrality area at 50. The MACD is above its signal line and positive. The configuration is positive. Moreover, the price is above its 20 and 50 period moving average (respectively at 158.67 and 158.55).

Supports and resistances:

159.60 * - Resistance *
159.40 ** - Resistance **
159.20 - Resistance ***
158.77 last - Last
158.48 ** - Support ***
158.15 * - Support **
157.95 ** - Support *

Factors

Interest Rate Differentials: Differences between US and Japanese interest rates impact relative attractiveness of currencies.

Economic Data Releases: US and Japanese economic data like GDP, inflation, and employment affect currency valuations.

Geopolitical Events: Global political and economic instability influence safe-haven demand, often impacting JPY.

Central Bank Policy: Federal Reserve (US) and Bank of Japan (BOJ) policies have significant impact.

Risk Sentiment: Global risk appetite impacts JPY as a safe-haven currency; higher risk appetite weakens JPY.

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