Analyst report 💱 Forex 🌍 GLOBAL

USD/JPY Faces Downward Momentum as UOB Analysts Forecast Range Trading

UOB analysts maintain a 157.50–159.05 range for USD/JPY over the next three weeks, while signaling a bearish shift in momentum for the medium term.

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1 assets impacted (Forex). Net bias: 0 Bullish, 1 Bearish, 0 Neutral. Strongest signal: USD/JPY ↓ 3/10 (60% confidence).

📊 Affected Assets (1)

USD/JPY
Bearish 🤖 60%
📅 Short-term 🌍 GLOBAL · Explicit

UOB analysts see range trading but highlight building downward momentum for USD/JPY, pointing to further USD weakness against JPY.

🎯 Key Takeaways

  • USD/JPY is expected to trade within a 157.50–159.05 range over the next 1-3 weeks.
  • Medium-term outlook shows building downward momentum for the Dollar against the Yen.
  • Analysts remain cautious on whether the pair will test the January low of 152.08.

📝 Executive Summary

United Overseas Bank analysts project a near-term consolidation for the USD/JPY pair, with a 24-hour trading range between 157.80 and 158.50. While the pair remains range-bound in the short term, analysts identify building downward momentum that suggests potential weakness over the coming months.

❓ FAQ

What is the current outlook for USD/JPY according to UOB?

UOB analysts expect the pair to remain range-bound in the short term but note increasing downward momentum that could lead to further weakness in the coming months.