
Weekly Analysis List
USD/JPY Weekly Analysis
8/4/25

Market Overview
USD/JPY Weekly Analysis (August 4–8, 2025)
Market Snapshot
• Opening Price (August 4): 146.94 JPY per USD (increased ~0.68% from that day)
• Last Week’s Range:
o High: 147.85 (August 8)
o Low: 146.74 (August 5)
• Recent Trend: USD recovered after initial losses, buoyed by weak U.S. jobs data and rising Fed rate cut expectations. The pair is consolidating around the 147.50 area, caught between opposing forces.
Technical Overview (Bullet Format)
• Support Levels:
o 146.65 – Short-term support zone; Fibonacci/EMA confirmation
o 146.00–146.20 – Deeper support if current zone breaks
o 144.00–142.05 – Extended bearish target if breakdown escalates (breaking 142.05 opens decline toward 138.65)
• Resistance Levels:
o 147.50–148.00 – Immediate resistance; price currently testing this range
o 149.00–151.65 – Medium-term upside zones; closing above 151.65 would signal bullish breakout
• Key Indicators:
o Downward channel visible; moving averages indicate bearish bias
o RSI attempting to recover from oversold, hinting at possible support-based bounce
Fundamental Highlights
• U.S. Policy Impact: Weak NFP data and political upheaval in the U.S. spurred Fed rate cut pricing and a weaker dollar overall.
• Yen Outlook: The Japanese yen remains structurally weak due to persistent interest rate differentials, with tapering expectations encroaching on BOJ’s dovish stance.
This Week’s Key Events
• Wednesday: Fed meeting minutes (market watchers await clarity on Fed’s stance)
• Thursday: Japan's BoJ policy update (potential intervention signal)
• Friday: U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls and USD data releases (NFP remains high-impact)
Weekly Strategy & Scenarios
Bullish Scenario
• Holding above 147.50 — could propel upside toward 149.00–151.65, particularly if RSI climbs and breakout holds.
Bearish Scenario
• A breakdown below 146.65 — may spark decline toward 144.00–142.05. Breaking 142.05 would open downside toward 138.65.
Conclusion
Trader Tip
“USD/JPY is walking a fine line between support and resistance zones. Watch 147.50—a close above could lead to a run toward 149. Conversely, a dive below 146.65 risks reviving downward momentum toward lower-digit levels.”