USDJPY Asia briefing — 2026-09-01

BIAS BULLISH — D1 structure supports, H4 EMA aligns upside; H1 neutral and RSI midline create minor headwinds but not reversal signals. KEY LEVELS R: 160.00, 160.24 | S: 159.50, 158.04 NEWS 🟡 Jibun Bank Mfg PMI (JPY) Tue 00:30 UTC 🟡 Consumer Confidence (JPY) Tue 05:00 UTC SESSION OUTLOOK Watch opens near 159.80; low-impact data may offer scalp entries toward 160. Break above signals continuation; close below 159.50 invalidates bias.

Key Levels

R: 160.000 · 160.237

S: 159.500 · 158.036