USD/JPY breaks above 21-EMA, eyes 55-EMA at 107.66 : FxWirePro | March 29, 2018

USD/JPY -0.23% extends retrace from multi-month lows at 104.62, breaks above strong resistance at 21-EMA.

Upbeat US GDP data along with receding tensions between US and China over trade tariffs is also supporting the US dollar -0.02% .

US GDP exceeded expectations, came in at 2.7% versus 2.9% forecasted by analysts.

Further, the PCE Index, preferred by the Federal Reserve , came in line with expectations at 2.9% for the fourth quarter of 2017.

The pair is trading is now consolidating previous session's gains, is trading slightly lower on the day.

Technical indicators are turning bullish , we see scope for further upside in the pair. Weakness likely to resume on close below 21-EMA.

Support levels - 106.26 (21-EMA), 106, 105.77 (5-DMA)

Resistance levels - 107, 107.66 (55-EMA), 109.97 (cloud base)

Good to go long on dips around 106.40/50, SL: 106, TP: 107/ 107.65/ 108