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USD/JPY: Up 0.02% to 159.92 — RSI Signals Overbought

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USD/JPY: Up 0.02% to 159.92 — RSI Signals Overbought

Published: June 03, 2026  ·  MarketsFN Team

PairRateChangeRSI(14)SMA-20SMA-5052W High52W LowPivotR1S1
USD/JPY159.92+0.02%83.4158.54158.85160.23152.45159.72159.81159.55

USD/JPY is trading at 159.92 (+0.02%) as of June 03, 2026, during the Asian session, near the upper end of its 52-week range of 152.45 – 160.23. The pair's current level indicates a sustained uptrend, as it remains above both the 20-day and 50-day simple moving averages at 158.54 and 158.85, respectively. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 83.4, signaling that USD/JPY is in overbought territory, which may suggest a potential for a pullback. However, the Average True Range (ATR) of 0.51 indicates relatively contained daily volatility.

The current price action is hovering around key technical levels, with the pivot point at 159.72, first resistance (R1) at 159.81, and first support (S1) at 159.55. The rate has already surpassed R1 and is testing new highs, with the day's range between 159.81 and 160.00. The market may be underpricing the potential for a correction given the overbought RSI reading. A break below S1 at 159.55 could signal the start of a pullback, while sustained trading above 160.00 may lead to further gains. The next catalyst for USD/JPY will be the upcoming US non-farm payroll data, which could either validate the current uptrend or trigger a correction.

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