USD/JPY: Down 0.10% to 154.95 — Bearish — Price Below Key MAs
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USD/JPY: Down 0.10% to 154.95 — Bearish — Price Below Key MAs
Published: September 16, 2026 · MarketsFN Team
| Pair | Rate | Change | RSI(14) | SMA-20 | SMA-50 | 52W High | 52W Low | Pivot | R1 | S1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/JPY | 154.95 | -0.10% | 33.5 | 157.10 | 159.39 | 163.86 | 153.42 | 154.67 | 154.93 | 154.12 |
USD/JPY is trading at 154.95, down 0.10% on the day, continuing a broader downtrend as the rate remains below both the 20-day and 50-day simple moving averages at 157.10 and 159.39, respectively. This positioning indicates a sustained bearish bias in the currency pair. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 33.5, suggesting the pair is not yet oversold, as it remains within neutral territory.
The Average True Range (ATR) over the last 14 days is 1.86, indicating moderate daily volatility. Today's trading range has been between 154.88 and 155.49, with the current rate near the lower end of this range. Key technical levels to watch include the pivot at 154.67, with resistance at R1 (154.93) and support at S1 (154.12). The current rate is above the pivot and just above R1, suggesting a potential for a test of S1 if selling pressure persists.
The market may be underpricing the potential for further downside given the established downtrend and the pair's position relative to its moving averages. A break below S1 at 154.12 could signal additional weakness. The forward catalyst to watch is the US inflation data release scheduled for later this week, which could influence USD/JPY dynamics by altering expectations for US interest rates and, consequently, the dollar's value against the yen.
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