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USD/JPY: Down 0.05% to 159.92 — RSI Signals Overbought

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USD/JPY: Down 0.05% to 159.92 — RSI Signals Overbought

Published: June 05, 2026  ·  MarketsFN Team

PairRateChangeRSI(14)SMA-20SMA-5052W High52W LowPivotR1S1
USD/JPY159.92-0.05%74.4158.87158.86160.23152.45159.90160.06159.79

USD/JPY is trading at 159.92, down 0.05% on the day, near the lower end of its daily range of 159.89 to 160.02. The pair remains well within its 52-week range of 152.45 to 160.23, and is currently trading near the upper boundary. The recent price action is consistent with an uptrend, as USD/JPY is above both its 20-day and 50-day simple moving averages, at 158.87 and 158.86 respectively. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 74.4, indicating overbought conditions, which may suggest a potential for a pullback. However, the Average True Range (ATR) of 0.43 implies relatively contained daily volatility.

Key technical levels to watch include the pivot at 159.90, with resistance at R1: 160.06 and support at S1: 159.79. The current price is slightly above the pivot and below R1, indicating a potential resistance level nearby. Given the overbought RSI reading, a retreat towards the pivot or S1 support is possible. The market may be underpricing the likelihood of a correction, given the sustained uptrend and elevated RSI. A break below S1: 159.79 could confirm a near-term reversal, while a move above R1: 160.06 would suggest further upside momentum. The next catalyst will be the US non-farm payroll data release, which could significantly impact USD/JPY dynamics.

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