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USD/JPY: Down 0.18% to 158.91 — Bullish — Price Above Key MAs

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USD/JPY: Down 0.18% to 158.91 — Bullish — Price Above Key MAs

USD/JPY: Down 0.18% to 158.91 — Bullish — Price Above Key MAs

Published: May 25, 2026  ·  MarketsFN Team

PairRateChangeRSI(14)SMA-20SMA-5052W High52W LowPivotR1S1
USD/JPY158.91-0.18%68.7158.13158.77160.23152.45159.08159.16158.94

USD/JPY is trading at 158.91, down 0.18% on the day, as it consolidates near its recent highs. The pair has been in an uptrend, as evidenced by its position above both the 20-day and 50-day simple moving averages at 158.13 and 158.77, respectively. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 68.7, indicating a neutral territory and suggesting that the pair is not yet overbought. The Average True Range (ATR) is 0.81, reflecting moderate daily volatility.

The current price action is contained within a narrow range of 158.71 to 159.04, with the previous close at 159.19. The pivot level is at 159.08, with the first resistance level (R1) at 159.16 and the first support level (S1) at 158.94. The pair's inability to break through the R1 level may be contributing to the current consolidation.

The market may be underpricing the potential for further upside, given the pair's sustained position above its moving averages. A break above the R1 level at 159.16 could signal a continuation of the uptrend, potentially targeting the 52-week high of 160.23. Conversely, a drop below the S1 level at 158.94 may indicate a reversal. The upcoming US GDP data release could be a key catalyst, potentially validating or invalidating the current uptrend and providing direction for the pair.

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