XAUUSD New York briefing — 2026-08-21

BIAS NEUTRAL — Bullish EMA alignment and D1 structure clash with RSI overbought (73.47); upside momentum exists but lacks room without pullback confirmation. KEY LEVELS R: 4600, 4606, 4650 | S: 4550, 4500, 4022 NEWS 🔴 S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (USD) — Fri 21 Aug 13:45 UTC 🔴 S&P Global Services PMI (USD) — Fri 21 Aug 13:45 UTC 🟡 S&P Global Composite PMI (USD) — Fri 21 Aug 13:45 UTC SESSION OUTLOOK PMI data drives dollar volatility; watch if weakness sparks safe-haven gold rally toward 4600 or if strength forces mean reversion below 4550.

Key Levels

R: 4600.00 · 4606.18 · 4650.00

S: 4550.00 · 4500.00 · 4022.04