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USD/JPY: Down 0.05% to 161.48 — RSI Signals Overbought

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USD/JPY: Down 0.05% to 161.48 — RSI Signals Overbought

Published: June 23, 2026  ·  MarketsFN Team

PairRateChangeRSI(14)SMA-20SMA-5052W High52W LowPivotR1S1
USD/JPY161.48-0.05%75.0160.20159.17161.48152.45161.48161.86161.05

USD/JPY is trading at 161.48 (-0.05%) as of June 23, 2026, during the European session, after a slight decline from the previous close of 161.56. The pair is currently at its 52-week high, indicating a strong upward trend. The rate has been fluctuating within a narrow day range of 161.31 to 161.74.

The technical indicators suggest that the uptrend remains intact, with the rate trading above both the 20-day and 50-day simple moving averages of 160.20 and 159.17, respectively. However, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 14 periods has reached 75.0, indicating that USD/JPY is in overbought territory, which may lead to a potential correction. The Average True Range (ATR) over 14 periods stands at 0.48, reflecting the current daily volatility.

Key levels to watch include the pivot at 161.48, with resistance at R1: 161.86 and support at S1: 161.05. Given the current overbought condition, a pullback towards the S1 support at 161.05 is plausible. However, as long as the rate remains above the SMA-20 and SMA-50, the overall uptrend is likely to persist.

The market may be underpricing the potential for a correction due to the overbought RSI reading. A break below the S1 support at 161.05 could confirm a short-term reversal, while a move above R1 at 161.86 would reinforce the uptrend. The next catalyst will be the upcoming US economic data releases, which could influence the USD/JPY trajectory.

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