The EUR/JPY currency pair experienced a slight depreciation on Thursday during Asian trading hours, retreating from a two-day rally. The pair was seen trading near the 187.20 level, according to FX Street.

Despite the pullback from the top of its recent ascending channel, EUR/JPY continues to hold a bullish near-term bias by remaining above its nine-day and 50-day exponential moving averages (EMAs). This technical positioning suggests underlying strength despite the recent minor correction.

For Japanese market participants, the pair’s movement is significant as it reflects ongoing dynamics between the euro and yen amid regional economic developments and central bank policies influencing FX flows.