📈 XAUUSD DAILY ANALYSIS — Feb 18, 2026
🔹 Current Market Context
Gold rebounded from a short-term one-week low and is trading around $4,930–$4,955, recovering after yesterday’s 2 % drop driven by easing geopolitical tensions and a stronger Dollar. Traders are positioning ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting minutes and upcoming inflation data (PCE).
There is no strong directional breakout yet — price remains in a range-to-trend transition phase.
📊 Technical Overview — Key Price Levels
Intraday & Daily Key Levels
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Major Support: $4,902 (recent low)
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Secondary Support: $4,850 (structural demand)
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Immediate Resistance: $4,980–$5,000
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Breakout Trigger: $5,040–$5,100
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Strong Macro Resistance: $5,100+
**Today’s bias will largely depend on how price reacts around the $5,000 psychological zone.
📉 Dynamics of 20 EMA & 50 EMA on 4H
On the 4-hour chart:
20 EMA Behavior
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Price has been rejected at the 20 EMA during recent pullbacks — indicating continuing resistance in the short run.
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This has acted like a “damping level” capping upside momentum.
50 EMA Support
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When the 20 EMA failed to hold, the 50 EMA provided strong support — price found buyers near it, maintaining intermediate structure.
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This support hold is technically bullish as long as price remains above the 50 EMA.
9 & 5 EMA Crossover
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On the 4H chart, the 5 and 9 EMA (fast EMAs) are approaching a bullish crossover — a sign that short-term bias may be shifting toward buyers if it completes and price holds above 50 EMA.
This suggests:
➡️ Short-term pullbacks have buyers.
➡️ Medium-term structure may still lean bullish.
➡️ However, resistance above remains stiff until 5,040+ breaks.
🔧 Indicator Readings (Momentum + Trend)
📌 Stochastic Oscillator (15M)
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Provides overbought/oversold precision timing for scalps and entries.
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Oversold readings + support confluence today are ideal for short-term buy entries.
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Overbought near resistance + rejection favors scalp shorts.
Interpretation:
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If Stochastic flips from oversold at support, it signals potential intraday uptake.
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If it stays overbought at resistance, short scalps are likely.
Use it for precise entry timing, not bias direction.
📌 Overbought/Oversold Oscillator (1H & 4H)
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On the 1H chart, oscillators are neutral-to-slightly-oversold — implying room for short-term bounce.
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On the 4H chart, neither extreme overbought nor deeply oversold is present — suggesting no exhaustion and continued consolidation.
This supports a range bias with breakout potential.
📌 Parabolic SAR (15M)
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On the 15-minute chart, Parabolic SAR is flipping frequently, which indicates choppy conditions rather than clear trend.
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Choppy SAR behavior suggests range trading until a clear breakout occurs.
Combined interpretation:
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SAR signals in this context are better used for entry/exit timing in tight ranges, not strong trend signals.
🧠 Market Bias — Intraday & Scalp
🔹 Bullish Scenarios (Intraday)
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Price finds support near $4,902–$4,850
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Stochastic becomes oversold and reverses
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Price holds above 4H 50 EMA
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Immediate upside targets: $4,980 → $5,040
Scalp entries:
• Buy near oversold oscillator + Stochastic cross + Parabolic SAR below price
Take Profit: $4,980–$5,000
Stop: below $4,880
🔻 Bearish Scenarios (Intraday)
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Price fails at 20 EMA or major resistance
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Stochastic overbought near $4,980+
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Parabolic SAR flips above price
Scalp entries:
• Sell near resistance $4,980–$5,000
Take Profit: $4,920–$4,885
Stop: above $5,020
📉 Full Daily Execution Logic
Context: consolidating between support and resistance, trading range, awaiting catalysts.
20 EMA on 4H: still resistance zone
50 EMA: holding support
Fast EMAs (5/9): near bullish crossover — potential bias shift
Oscillators: neutral, favor range entries
Parabolic SAR (15M): indicates choppy short moves
Net view: Short-term range until breakout cues — bias slightly bullish if bulls defend 50 EMA.
🗓️ Fundamental Analysis — What to Watch Today
🔹 Key Fundamental Catalysts
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Federal Reserve Meeting Minutes (FOMC)
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Data expected to provide insight into future rate decision direction.
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Dovish undertones → stronger gold
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Hawkish surprises → stronger USD → downward pressure
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PCE / Inflation Data on the Horizon
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Markets still pricing in easing later this year.
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Any signs of persistent inflation could delay rate cuts → weigh on gold.
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Geopolitics
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Progress in U.S.–Iran talks eased safe-haven demand — drawback for gold recently.
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📊 Expected Behavior / Scenarios with Fundamentals
📌 Bullish Fundamental Case
If FOMC minutes suggest rate cuts or market dovish sentiment:
• USD weakens
• Gold breaks $5,000 → tests $5,040–$5,100
• Trend continuation likely
Technical confirmation needed: 4H close above 20 EMA + holds above $5,000 pivot
📉 Bearish Fundamental Case
If minutes show caution or potential tightening:
• USD strengthens
• Price rejected at 20 EMA → retest support near $4,850
• Range continues or extends lower
Technical confirmation needed: Failure at resistance + break below 50 EMA
📌 Summary – Today’s Key Points
Key Levels to Watch
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Support: $4,902 → $4,850
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Resistance: $4,980 → $5,040
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Breakout zone: $5,100+
Indicator Signals
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20 EMA (4H): resistance
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50 EMA (4H): holding support
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5/9 EMAs (4H): near bullish crossover
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Stochastic (15M): entry timing
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Overbought/Oversold (1H/4H): range conditions
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Parabolic SAR (15M): choppy market
Fundamentals
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FOMC minutes and PCE influence must be watched today — they can drive breakout or breakdown scenarios.
⚙️ Execution & Automation Note
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That’s exactly where automation helps:
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