Forex: Can Aso comments take EURJPY through 129.00?

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - EUR/JPY tracking higher during Asia trade, up 55 pips at 128.72 after Finance minister Aso commented “Nobody opposed Japanese policies” at the G20 conference.

Dropping down to the 60min chart, a move above 129.00 (the 9dma) opens the door to 129.70 (1 hour chart resistance). Above 129.70 would put the old highs of 131.10 in focus. First support sits at 128.50 (previous resistance, now support on 30min chart), followed by 128.10 (demand candle on 30min chart).

Apr 19, 2013

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