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EUR/USD and GBP/USD struggle as USD/JPY breaks higher

Small gains for USD/JPY mark a contrast to EUR/USD and GBP/USD, which continue to struggle.

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EUR/USD edging lower

Short-term gains have been capped here with EUR/USD by trendline resistance from the 30 November high. So far there is little sign of a break higher, with a potential return to $1.12 if selling pressure builds.

Aside from this, we would look for a more bullish view should the price be able to clear $1.13.

EUR/USD chart Source: ProRealTime
EUR/USD chart Source: ProRealTime

GBP/USD gains capped by trendline

GBP/USD continues to show an unwillingness to head below $1.32, but as with EUR/USD trendline resistance from 30 November has prevented any move to the upside.

A move above $1.33 would be needed to open the way to some short-term bullishness, within the broader context of the downtrend of the past two months.

GBP/USD chart Source: ProRealTime
GBP/USD chart Source: ProRealTime

USD/JPY looks to push higher

Having rallied above trendline resistance USD/JPY has now used that previous resistance as support, moving off the trendline and continuing its bullish move.

Further gains target ¥114.00, with the bearish outlook requiring a full reversal back below ¥113.20.

USD/JPY chart Source: ProRealTime
USD/JPY chart Source: ProRealTime

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