USDJPY New York briefing — 2026-08-17

BIAS BULLISH — H1 EMA bullish despite H4 neutral and RSI mid-range; D1 structure neutral creates conflicting signals, but intraday momentum leans up. KEY LEVELS R: 159.5, 163.91 | S: 159.00, 155.25 NEWS 🟡 NAHB Housing Market Index (Mon 14:00 UTC) 🟡 3M & 6M Bill Auctions (Mon 15:30 UTC) SESSION OUTLOOK Data releases are low-impact; watch 159.5 resistance. Bullish H1 setup favors probes higher if holds above 159 support.

Key Levels

R: 159.500 · 163.911

S: 159.000 · 155.251