USDJPY Asia briefing — 2026-08-25

BIAS NEUTRAL — RSI mid-range (54.75), H4/H1 EMAs both neutral, D1 structure lacks conviction. No directional edge. KEY LEVELS R: 159.5, 159.78 | S: 159.0, 156.76 NEWS 🟡 Japan Coincident Index 05:00 UTC (LOW) 🟡 Japan Leading Index 05:00 UTC (LOW) 🟡 USD ADP 4-week avg 12:15 UTC (MEDIUM) SESSION OUTLOOK Asia opens with weak JPY data; USD ADP at noon may spark volatility. Watch 159.5 resistance for breakout conviction; dips toward 159.0 if sellers hold.

Key Levels

R: 159.500 · 159.782

S: 159.000 · 156.759