XAUUSD New York briefing — 2026-08-18

BIAS BULLISH. Daily structure supports upside; H4 EMA bullish confirms momentum, though H1 neutrality and RSI 52.56 suggest consolidation before extended moves. KEY LEVELS R: 4400, 4449.78 | S: 4350, 4300, 4021.07 NEWS 🟡 Capacity Utilization 13:15 UTC 🟡 Industrial Production (MoM) 13:15 UTC 🔴 Redbook Index 12:55 UTC SESSION OUTLOOK Weak USD data likely supports gold. Watch 4400 resistance—break confirms rally continuation; hold below signals consolidation into NY close.

Key Levels

R: 4400.00 · 4449.78 · 4450.00

S: 4350.00 · 4300.00 · 4021.07