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Article by Sushrut Sarkar

On Tuesday, May 26, 2020

USD/JPY: Green backs demand decreases as risk on sentiment prevails

DAILY BRIEF—As you’re probably aware the U.S. senate approved a $2tn stimulus package yesterday. On the basis of risk on sentiment in the equity markets whilst simultaneously, the demand for yellow metal did increase. Subsequently I was expecting the dollar to weaken. After the market tested the area marked with a rectangle, if the market does a retracement up during the day, a short in USDJPY looks very promising, targeting the 200 DMA. I don’t expect the market to hold the gains in the equity markets much longer so you have to be proactive booking your profits.

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