USD/JPY a test of 114.50 remains on the cards – UOB

There is still scope for the pair to visit the 114.50 region in the near term, according to FX Strategists at UOB Group.

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“We indicated last Friday that ‘the current rebound from the 111.55/60 low seen earlier this week appears to have ample momentum to extend further to 114.50’.

“The price action since then is in line with our expectation and a break above 114.50 would increase the prospect for a move towards the 115.35/40 high seen in late January”.

“At this stage, the odds for a sustained break above 115.35/40 are not high. Overall, the current positive undertone for USD would ease only when 112.60 is taken out (113.20 is already a strong short term support)”.