Fundamental / Economic Backdrop (short-term)
Key drivers for EUR/JPY right now
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The recent rally in the euro vs. Japanese yen has been challenged by renewed strength in the yen. The recent comments from Bank of Japan (BoJ) hinting at a possible rate-hike later this month have boosted Japanese yields and boosted the yen. FXStreet+2Reuters+2
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That said, on the European side the European Central Bank (ECB) seems to be holding rates steady for now, and the euro still gets some support from relatively stable Euro-area economic sentiment (despite softness, no dramatic data that undermines EUR broadly). FXStreet+2FxVerify+2
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Meanwhile, Japan’s fiscal concerns and large debt burdens — combined with recent stimulus/fiscal plans — continue to weigh on long-term confidence in the yen, which supports EUR/JPY in the medium-term. FXStreet+2MUFG Research+2
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There’s also the “risk sentiment / safe-haven” angle: JPY tends to benefit when risk aversion rises; but if global risk sentiment remains moderate/favorable, yen demand may stay limited — supporting EUR/JPY as a carry or risk-linked pair. TradingView+2VT Markets+2
→ Fundamental/economic verdict (near-term): Mixed forces. On one side, yen strength due to possible BoJ tightening; on the other, euro support from stable ECB stance and structural yen headwinds (fiscal, yields, risk sentiment). This sets the stage for volatility — EUR/JPY may swing depending on which narrative dominates.
Technical & Sentiment Picture (as of now)
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As of recent session, EUR/JPY trades roughly around ¥181.00. FXStreet+2European Central Bank+2
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On the 4-hour chart, recent bullish momentum pushed price above the 100-SMA (around ¥179.3), which now acts as dynamic support. FXStreet+1
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Short-term resistance is seen near ¥182.00–¥182.50. A sustained break above that could open a move toward ¥183.50–¥184.00, especially if Euro strength or yen softness continue. FXStreet+2CoinCodex+2
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On the downside, immediate support is around ¥180.00–¥179.30 (SMA zone + psychological level). Below that, a deeper support ranges around ¥177.50–¥176.50 (if yen-strength momentum ramps up). FXStreet+2MUFG Research+2
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Recent price action shows oscillation: EUR/JPY has been reactive to yen news (BoJ signals, intervention talk) leading to brief pullbacks — indicating sentiment-driven volatility. FXStreet+2TMGM+2
→ Technical verdict (short-term): The pair is in a tactically bullish to neutral posture — biased slightly upward, but vulnerable to sharp swings if yen-related catalysts emerge. The trading range in the near days likely to be ¥179.5 – ¥182.5 — unless broken by strong momentum.
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Intraday / Tuesday 2 Dec 2025 — Trade Ideas for EUR/JPY
Given the backdrop, here are possible intraday/early-week trades. Always treat as probabilistic, manage risk carefully.
| Scenario | Trigger / Setup | Trade Idea |
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| Range / consolidation (base case) | Price in ¥180.0–¥182.5, no major yen/euro data | • Buy near support: ¥180.00–¥180.30 → TP ¥181.80–¥182.20, SL below ¥179.30 • Short near resistance: ¥182.20–¥182.50 → TP ¥180.30–¥180.00, SL above ¥183.00 |
| Yen-strength / bearish move (if BoJ-driven or risk-off) | Weak eurozone data, strong BoJ-yen drivers, risk-off | • Sell break of support: short on dip below ¥179.50–¥179.30 → TP ¥177.80–¥177.00, SL above ¥180.50 • Alternatively, sell on failed bounce from ¥180.50–¥181.20 |
| Bullish breakout / euro-risk-on (if euro surges or yen softens) | Positive eurozone data, risk-on, no yen hawkish surprises | • Buy break above resistance: entry above ¥182.70–¥183.00 → TP ¥183.80–¥184.50, SL below ¥182.00 |
Key levels to watch today
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Support: ¥180.00–¥179.30
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Resistance: ¥182.00–¥182.50
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Breakout targets: ¥183.50–¥184.50
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Breakdown targets: ¥177.50–¥176.50
Catalysts / what to monitor
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Any fresh comments or signals from BoJ about rate policy or FX intervention risk. FXStreet+2Reuters+2
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Euro-zone data (inflation, PMI, economic sentiment). Could shift euro strength vs yen.
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Global risk sentiment — yen often reacts sharply to risk-off moves (safe-haven flows).
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Technical confirmation: watch for clean closes above/below key levels on 4h/H1 charts before entering.
5-Day Outlook: 3 Scenarios for EUR/JPY (Dec 2–Dec 8, 2025)
| Scenario | Probability | Expected 5-Day Range | Bias / Outcome |
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| 1. Base – Sideways / Slight Upward Drift | 50% | ¥179.5 – ¥182.5 | Range-bound; mild bullish tilt if yen softness persists |
| 2. Bearish – Yen Strength / Risk-Off / BoJ Hike Pressure | 30% | ¥176.5 – ¥179.5 | Yen-driven drop; break below 180 may accelerate downside |
| 3. Bullish – Euro Up / Yen Weakness / Risk-On | 20% | ¥182.5 – ¥184.5 (maybe up to 185) | Breakout scenario; carry & risk-on drive push higher |
Scenario Commentary
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Base case (50%): Given mixed signals — euro moderately supported, yen consolidating — EUR/JPY likely to oscillate in a range. This favours range-trading or buying dips / selling rallies rather than directional bets.
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Bearish (30%): If yen strength returns — driven by BoJ hawkishness, risk-off, or safe-haven flows — EUR/JPY could drop sharply toward lower 177–176 zone. A break below 179 could trigger this momentum.
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Bullish (20%): If euro gets unexpected support (strong data, ECB hawkish tone or risk-on optimism), and yen remains weak (or safe-haven demand is muted), then a sustained push to 184–185 is plausible — resuming medium-term rally.
Preferred trading style under each scenario
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Base: Range plays, tight risk control
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Bearish: Sell-break / sell-on-rallies
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Bullish: Buy-breaks / buy-dips with breakout confirmation
“Base-Case + Watchlist” View (Next Few Days)
Leaning toward the base scenario: EUR/JPY likely to trade sideways to modestly bullish, hovering between ¥180 and ¥182.5 — unless a strong catalyst emerges.
But given increased uncertainty around the yen (BoJ policy, intervention risk), this is not a low-volatility environment: we can expect sharp intraday swings, so risk must be carefully managed.
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