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07:00 - 18.08.2026
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WTI Price Forecast: Bulls retain near two-week top, above $84.00 and 38.2% Fibo.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – enters a bullish consolidation phase after hitting an over two-week high during the Asian session on Tuesday and currently trades around the $84.20 region.

06:00 - 18.08.2026
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UKMTO reports incident in the Strait of Hormuz — Reuters

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said that it has received a report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported on Tuesday.

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15:00 - 17.08.2026
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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Bulls press toward 1.3600 as uptrend strengthens

GBP/USD edges higher on Monday as fading expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike drag the US Dollar (USD) lower and lift the British Pound (GBP) to its highest level since May 12.

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14:00 - 17.08.2026
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EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Bulls eye 185.00 resistance area

The Euro (EUR) crawls higher for the third consecutive day on Monday, against a weak Yen (JPY), weighed down by downbeat Japanese Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures.

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13:00 - 17.08.2026
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds bullish bias near $4,400

Gold (XAU/USD) maintains a bullish bias around $4,400, supported by a weaker US Dollar (USD) and fading expectations of further interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve (Fed).

12:00 - 17.08.2026
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WTI advances above $82.00 as US-Iran deadlock supports prices

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil advances on Monday and trades around $82.10 at the time of writing, up 0.70% on the day. Oil prices remain supported by the deadlock between the United States (US) and Iran, which keeps concerns about Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz elevated.

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11:31 - 17.08.2026
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China’s economy is losing momentum - weak domestic demand and the property crisis

China’s economy lost momentum at the start of the second half of 2026 as weak consumption, falling investment and a deepening property crisis outweighed the support from strong exports.

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EUR/USD Price Forecast: Conquers 1.1600 as bulls retain control above 100-SMA, 50% Fibo.

The EUR/USD pair builds on last week's bounce from the vicinity of the 1.1500 psychological mark and gains strong follow-through positive traction on Monday.

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Silver Price Forecasts: XAG/USD approaches $66.00 favoured by a softer US Dollar

Silver (XAG/USD) trades on a strong footing on Monday, reaching levels above $65.80 at the European session opening times, after bouncing from the $63.50 area on Friday.

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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds bullish bias near $4,400

  • Gold holds near $4,400, supported by a weaker US Dollar and fading expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes.
  • XAU/USD maintains a constructive technical bias on both the four-hour and one-hour charts, with prices holding above key moving averages.
  • A break above $4,450 could reinforce bullish momentum, while $4,365 acts as the nearest key support.

Gold (XAU/USD) maintains a bullish bias around $4,400, supported by a weaker US Dollar (USD) and fading expectations of further interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve (Fed). However, geopolitical risks and tensions in energy prices continue to fuel inflation concerns, limiting the precious metal’s upside for now.

In the four-hour chart below, XAU/USD holds a constructive near-term bias as it trades comfortably above the 100-period simple moving average (SMA) at $4,205.68 and the 200-period SMA at $4,142.35, keeping the broader uptrend intact. The nearby horizontal support at $4,365.00 underpins the latest consolidation, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 56.32 has eased out of overbought territory and now points to moderately positive, but not stretched, momentum.

On the downside, initial support is seen at the recent floor around $4,365.00, with deeper demand emerging at the 100-period SMA near $4,205.68 and then the 200-period SMA around $4,142.35, where the broader bullish structure would be expected to reassert if tested. On the topside, a break above the horizontal resistance at $4,450.00 would open the way for renewed gains, as the absence of closer overhead technical barriers suggests that a clear move through this cap could accelerate bullish pressure.

Chart Analysis XAU/USD


In the one-hour chart below, XAU/USD is also holding a constructive near-term bias as price remains above the 100-period simple moving average (SMA) at $4,382.90 and the 200-period SMA at $4,324.87. This positioning suggests dips are still being bought, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) near 56 keeps a mildly bullish tone without yet signaling overbought conditions.

Chart Analysis XAU/USD

(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool. Know more.)

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