USDJPY New York briefing — 2026-08-26

BIAS BEARISH. H4 EMA bearish while H1 neutral creates divergence, but daily structure remains neutral—conflicting signals temper conviction. KEY LEVELS R: 159.00, 159.78 | S: 158.50, 156.76 NEWS 🟡 EIA Crude Oil Stocks (14:30 UTC) 🟡 EIA Distillate Stocks (14:30 UTC) 🟡 EIA Gasoline Stocks (14:30 UTC) SESSION OUTLOOK Energy data may spark volatility. Watch 159.00 resistance; break below 158.50 would confirm lower-timeframe bearish pressure.

Key Levels

R: 159.000 · 159.782

S: 158.500 · 156.759