USDJPY in the Upper 151 JPY Range as Concerns Rise Over Potential Auto Tariffs on Japan【February 17, 2025】
February 17, 2025
Markets Analysis
目次
Fundamental Analysis
- Trump Administration Plans Auto Tariffs, Possible Implementation in April
- Accelerated Efforts to End the Ukraine Conflict, Diverging Stances Between the EU and the US
USDJPY Technical Analysis
The USDJPY pair is currently fluctuating between the 90-day moving average and the 200-day moving average. A downward trend is becoming evident, with selling pressure emerging on rebounds. The pair briefly climbed into the Ichimoku cloud but was pushed back down after encountering resistance at the 90-day moving average.
With the Trump administration’s potential auto tariffs on Japan creating uncertainty, the JPY may strengthen in response to risk aversion.
Key levels to watch include the 200-day moving average and the recent low of 150.93 JPY. Attention should also be paid to when the Parabolic SAR signals a shift to a selling trend.

Day trading strategy (1 hour)
Analyzing the 1-hour USDJPY chart, the downtrend has intensified. The pair fell sharply from 154.80 JPY to 151.97 JPY, breaking below the 200-period moving average. A further decline toward the 150.93 JPY support level is expected. Key levels to monitor are 151.57 JPY and 150.93 JPY.
Day Trading Strategy
- Sell Limit Order: Near 152.50 JPY
- Take Profit: 151.57 JPY
- Stop Loss: Above the 200-period moving average
Given the current trend, a sell-biased approach is preferred.
Support/Resistance lines
Key support and resistance lines to consider:
- 151.95 JPY – Recent low
- 151.57 JPY – Major support level

Market Sentiment
USDJPY Sell: 42% / Buy: 58%
Today’s important economic indicators
Economic Indicators and Events | Japan Time |
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US Holiday (Stock Markets Closed) | – |
Japan GDP Release | 8:50 |
Speech by FOMC Member | 23:30 |
Speech by FOMC’s Bowman | 0:20 (Next Day) |
*Trading advice in this article is not provided by Milton Markets, but by Shu Fujiyasu Jr., a certified technical analyst.