USD/JPY: Down 0.61% to 157.46 — RSI Oversold
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USD/JPY: Down 0.61% to 157.46 — RSI Oversold
Published: August 07, 2026 · MarketsFN Team · US Session
| Pair | Rate | Change | RSI(14) | SMA-20 | SMA-50 | 52W High | 52W Low | Pivot | R1 | S1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/JPY | 157.46 | -0.61% | 28.8 | 161.28 | 161.18 | 163.84 | 146.46 | 158.17 | 158.79 | 157.80 |
📊 Support & Resistance Levels
Dynamic Trendlines
| Level | Type | Direction | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153.54 | 20d Support | ↘ descending | -2.49% / 392.2 pips |
| 162.76 | 20d Resistance | ↘ descending | +3.37% / 530.1 pips |
| 154.86 | 50d Support | ↘ descending | -1.65% / 260.2 pips |
| 164.78 | 50d Resistance | ↗ ascending | +4.65% / 732.2 pips |
Static Levels
| Level | Type | Touches | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159.85 | Resistance | 2× | +0.90% / 143.0 pips |
| 146.59 | Support | 3× | -7.47% / 1182.8 pips |
USD/JPY is trading at 157.46 (-0.61%) as it continues to exhibit a downtrend, closing below both the 20-day simple moving average (SMA) at 161.28 and the 50-day SMA at 161.18. The current price is significantly distanced from the nearest dynamic support trendline at 153.54, which is 392.2 pips lower, while the dynamic resistance trendline at 162.76 is 530.1 pips above, indicating a descending channel with an average slope.
In terms of static levels, the nearest support level, S1, is at 146.59, which is 1182.8 pips away, while the closest resistance level, R1, is at 159.85, just 143.0 pips above the current price. This positioning suggests that the market is currently favoring a bearish sentiment, with limited immediate upside potential.
The RSI(14) is at 28.8, indicating that USD/JPY is in oversold territory, which could suggest a potential for a short-term rebound. However, the prevailing downtrend and the significant distance to both dynamic and static resistance levels imply that any upward movement may be limited.
Looking ahead, the short-term outlook remains cautious as the market continues to react to broader economic signals. A break below the dynamic support at 153.54 could trigger further selling pressure, while a move above R1 at 159.85 would be necessary to shift sentiment and indicate a potential reversal in the current trend.
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