Technical Analysis of US Crude, XAUUSD and EURUSD for Today (February 16, 2026)

2026.02.16 2026.02.16 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 16.02.2026 Alex Rodionovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-rodionov/ Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for the USCrude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I suggest entry signals for intraday traders. Last week, oil plunged to the support…

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Chart Art: GBP/AUD’s Mid-Channel Resistance Near 1.9300

Trend traders huddle up! GBP/AUD is turning lower from a key trend resistance zone that could draw in more selling pressure over the next few sessions. Is the pair ready to extend a months-long downtrend? GBP/AUD 4-hour Forex Chart Faster with TradingView Threats to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership kept the British pound on the defensive against fellow…

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FX option expiries for 16 February 10am New York cut

There is arguably just one to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold below. Considering that US markets are closed today, there is a notable lack of interest on the expiries board to start the week. That being said, there is one that could still factor into play. And that is for EUR/USD at the 1.1850…

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Gold price in Saudi Arabia: Rates on February 16

Gold prices fell in Saudi Arabia on Monday, according to data compiled by FXStreet. The price for Gold stood at 600.09 Saudi Riyals (SAR) per gram, down compared with the SAR 606.75 it cost on Friday. The price for Gold decreased to SAR 6,999.29 per tola from SAR 7,077.07 per tola on friday. Unit measure Gold Price in SAR…

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Event Guide: U.K. Employment Report (January 2026)

Markets are already side-eyeing the UK labor market report after months of disappointing numbers. Will this week’s release show a controlled cooldown, or will traders need to reassess their Bank of England rate expectations? Here are the points you need to know if you’re trading the news release:

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Japan bear flips & now bets on yen strength vs dollar, sterling & franc (sees +8% vs. CHF)

Investor turns bullish on Japan bonds and yen after election clarity. Summary: Bloomberg reports Nash turns bullish on JGBs, buying 10-year bonds after election clarity. Political stability seen as catalyst, with yields falling sharply since Takaichi’s win. Yen bought versus dollar and sterling, marking strategic FX repositioning. Forecast 8–9% yen appreciation, particularly against the Swiss franc. Shift reflects diversification…

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Gold remains below $5,050 despite Fed rate cut bets, uncertain geopolitical tensions

Gold (XAU/USD) edges lower after registering over 2% gains in the previous session, trading around $5,030 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Monday. However, the non-interest-bearing Gold could further gain ground following softer January Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures, which reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could cut rates later this year. It is important to…

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Singapore January exports rise 9.3% but miss expectations, uneven trade recovery continues

Singapore exports grow solidly but miss forecasts as electronics outpace other sectors. Summary: January NODX rose 9.3% y/y, below expectations of 12.1%. Electronics led gains, driven by integrated circuits and disk media. Non-electronics exports declined, highlighting uneven sector performance. Exports to China, Hong Kong and EU rose, while US and Indonesia shipments fell. Forecasts recently upgraded, with 2026 NODX…

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Westpac: US resilience may delay final Fed rate cut to June 2026

Westpac says US resilience limits scope for further Fed easing. Summary: US growth remains resilient, with activity tracking above trend despite uncertainty. Labour market stable, unemployment steady around 4.3% and wage growth firm. Household balance sheets strong, wealth at record highs supporting consumption. Inflation risks persist, particularly in core services, complicating Fed easing. Westpac delays final rate cut call…

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