USDJPY Analysis – May 7, 2008

USDJPY’s up trend remains and the pullback from 105.70 is treated as consolidation to the up trend. Further rise to 108.00 area is still possible after consolidation. Near term support is at the rising price channel, as long as the channel support holds, up trend will continue. Key support is now located at 102.67, only break below this level will signal reversal to the up trend.

For long term analysis, USDJPY broke below the long term support at 101.65 (Jan 2005 low). Further fall to 90.00 area to reach the next cycle bottom on weekly chart is in favor.

usdjpy daily chart