On the 30-minute chart USD/JPY has dipped below the trend-line illustrated on the chart and sets up the possibility for more yen strength later in the session with negative consequences for equities.
The S&P 500 futures are drifting lower in European trading on Tuesday morning, and, referring to the 240-minute chart below, if the possible support from the base of the cloud around 1050 is sliced through decisively when trading begins in North America, I would be looking for a return to levels in the 1040 zone.
One currency pair which is not often cited is CHF/JPY i.e. where the Swiss franc is the base currency and it is quoted against the yen.
The daily chart below reveals an interesting breakdown from a large triangular formation and it is the drop below the ascending trend-line from the mid May lows which reinforces the view that further yen appreciation lies ahead.
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