Learn / Market News / USD/JPY: The likelihood of rising to 158.00 is diminishing – UOB Group

USD/JPY: The likelihood of rising to 158.00 is diminishing – UOB Group

US Dollar (USD) is likely to trade between 156.35 and 157.30. In the longer run, the likelihood of USD rising to 158.00 is diminishing, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.

USD is likely to trade between 156.35 and 157.30

24-HOUR VIEW: "USD pulled back sharply to a low of 156.19 last Friday. Yesterday, when USD was at 156.70, we highlighted that 'the sharp pullback appears to be overdone, and USD is unlikely to weaken much further'. We expected USD to “trade between 156.20 and 157.35.” USD subsequently traded within a range of 156.52/157.18. The price action provides no fresh clues. Today, we expect USD to trade between 156.35 and 157.30."

1-3 WEEKS VIEW: "We turned positive on USD early last week. After USD dropped to a low of 156.19 on Friday, we indicated yesterday (24 Nov, spot at 156.70) that 'there is still a likelihood — albeit a diminishing one — that USD could rise to 158.00'. We will maintain our view as long as 156.20 (no change in ‘strong support’ level) is not breached."

There is a high level of risk in Margined Transaction products, as Contract for Difference (CFDs) are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to the leverage. Trading CFDs may not be suitable for all traders as it could result in the loss of the total deposit or incur a negative balance; only use risk capital.

ATC Brokers Limited (United Kingdom) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 591361).

ATC Brokers Limited (Cayman Islands) is authorised and regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (FRN 1448274).

Prior to trading any CFD products, review all the terms and conditions and you should seek advice from an independent and suitably licensed financial advisor and ensure that you have the risk appetite, relevant experience and knowledge before you decide to trade. Under no circumstances shall ATC Brokers Limited have any liability to any person or entity for any loss or damage in whole or part cause by, resulting from, or relating to any transactions related to CFDs.

Information on this site is not directed at residents in any country or jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation.

United States applicants will need to qualify as an Eligible Contract Participant as defined in the Commodity Exchange Act §1a(18), by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for the application to be considered.

© 2025 ATC Brokers. All rights reserved