EUR/JPY traded near 178.70 during Asian hours on Tuesday, marking gains for the second day in a row, according to FX Street. The pair showed resilience despite remaining within a descending channel pattern, which typically indicates a bearish trend.

FX Street noted that the ongoing movement within this channel suggests the pair continues to face downward pressure, despite the recent upward momentum. The currency cross last hovered around 178.70, slightly above the previous level of 178.50.

For Japanese investors, monitoring EUR/JPY is crucial as fluctuations can impact cross-border equity valuations and FX risk management strategies amid ongoing global market uncertainties.