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USDJPY Forecast

USDJPY Forecast

USD/JPY Forecast for October 20, 2026

EWM Team1 min read

USD/JPY’s four-hour chart shows 158.043. Since yesterday, the rebound reached 158.604, now labelled B, before reversing lower. The count retains x at 158.950, following an ending diagonal in C. The subsequent A–B sequence suggests a potential C decline toward approximately 156.900. Breaking A’s low near 157.500 would strengthen continuation; exceeding 158.604 would challenge B’s proposed completion.

USD/JPY Forecast for October 20, 2026

  • Trend: Bearish following a corrective rebound.
  • Trading Range: Approximately 157.500–158.604.
  • Wave Structure: x labelled complete; A–B formed, with C anticipated.
  • Support: Around 157.500, then 156.377.
  • Resistance: 158.604, followed by 158.950.

Is USD/JPY going up or down?
The chart favours downside while 158.604 caps rebounds. Above it, B may extend; exceeding 158.950 would challenge the proposed completion of x.

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USD/JPY Forecast for October 19, 2026

EWM Team1 min read

USD/JPY’s four-hour chart shows 158.471, testing the marked 61.8% retracement area. The count places x at 158.950, where C completed an ending diagonal with subdivisions (1)–(5). Price subsequently broke the diagonal’s lower boundary. The current rebound may precede renewed weakness toward approximately 157.250. That remains a projection; exceeding 158.950 would challenge the proposed completion of x.

USD/JPY Forecast for October 19, 2026

  • Trend: Corrective rebound within a bearish scenario.
  • Trading Range: Approximately 157.600–158.500.
  • Wave Structure: w ended at 156.377; x potentially completed at 158.950.
  • Support: Around 157.600, then 156.377.
  • Resistance: The marked 61.8% area, then 158.950.

Will USD/JPY go down?
The count favours downside while 158.950 holds. Breaking approximately 157.600 would strengthen continuation toward the projected 157.250 area.

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About USDJPY Forecast

USDJPY, also known as the US Dollar to Japanese Yen currency pair or the Dollar Yen, is one of the most actively followed currency pairs in the forex market. It represents the value of the US Dollar against the Japanese Yen and is closely monitored by traders, investors, financial institutions, central banks, and market analysts worldwide.

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Our USDJPY Forecast provides updated market analysis focused on the potential direction of the US Dollar against the Japanese Yen. Our analysis covers different timeframes and may include market trends, support and resistance levels, price structure, and potential bullish or bearish scenarios.

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What Affects USDJPY?

The USDJPY exchange rate is influenced by a range of economic and financial factors, including interest rates, monetary policy, inflation, employment, economic growth, financial market conditions, and global risk sentiment.

The monetary policies of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bank of Japan (BoJ) are particularly important for USDJPY. Differences between US and Japanese interest rates and expectations for future monetary policy can have a significant impact on the relative value of the US Dollar and Japanese Yen.

The Japanese Yen can also be influenced by Japan's economic conditions, government policies, financial markets, and changes in investor demand for safe-haven currencies. Developments in the US economy and changes in global market sentiment can also affect USDJPY.

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