USD/JPY Technical Analysis- Prices declined as expected after putting in a Bearish Engulfing candlestick pattern. The pair is testing support in the 95.97-96.70 area, marked by a rising trend line set from late February and the March 12 high. A break below that targets the June 7 low at 94.97. Initial trend line resistance is at 98.85, with a push above that eyeing a larger downward-slowing barrier at 100.32.
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