Gold Price Predicted to Strengthen Moderately on Thursday, February 26, 2026

Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 23:17 WIB | By Cahya Mulyana | Source: MEDIA_INDONESIA | Finance

Global gold prices are forecast to strengthen moderately on Thursday (February 26), driven by sentiment surrounding demand for safe-haven assets amid global uncertainty.

Several market analysts predict that gold will remain in a short-term uptrend after recording gains in recent sessions. Geopolitical factors and global monetary policy dynamics are the main drivers of the precious metal’s movement.

Fundamentally, investor interest in gold remains high as an instrument to hedge against inflation risk and financial market volatility. Positive long-term projections from several global financial institutions are also supporting the positive sentiment.

However, market participants remain wary of potential pressure from a strengthening US dollar and movements in US government bond yields. If the US dollar strengthens significantly, gold prices could be capped as the two have an inverse correlation.

Technically, gold is expected to move in a limited range with a tendency to strengthen.

The nearest support level is estimated to be in the range of $5,180–$5,200 per troy ounce. Meanwhile, the resistance level is in the area of $5,250–$5,280 per troy ounce.

If prices can break through the $5,300 per troy ounce level, the potential for further gains will open up in the short term. Conversely, if profit-taking occurs, prices could correct before continuing the trend.

Analysts warn that volatility remains quite high, especially ahead of the release of major economic data and developments in global central bank policy. Investors are advised to monitor market sentiment and maintain risk management.

Considering fundamental and technical factors, gold prices on Thursday (February 26) are projected to move in a moderately bullish scenario with limited upside potential. (Cah/P-3)

The rupiah exchange rate at the opening of trading on Wednesday was recorded as weakening 19 points, or about 0.11%, to a level of IDR 16,848 per US dollar.

The rupiah exchange rate against the US dollar today, Wednesday, February 25, 2026, opened weaker at IDR 16,848. Global uncertainty is the main trigger.

The rupiah exchange rate on Tuesday morning (February 24, 2026) weakened 10 points to IDR 16,835 per US dollar. See analysis of the causes of the rupiah’s weakening today.

The gold price forecast for Monday, February 23, 2026, is expected to remain in a positive trend. See the factors of the US dollar, interest rates, and global sentiment that influence the market.

The rupiah exchange rate against the US dollar weakened at the opening of trading in Jakarta, Thursday, February 19, 2026.

See the Antam gold price forecast for Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Be aware of the potential for price corrections after breaking the record of IDR 3,06 million due to profit-taking in the global market.

The gold price forecast for Monday, February 23, 2026, is expected to remain in a positive trend. See the factors of the US dollar, interest rates, and global sentiment that influence the market.

Global gold prices are expected to move in the range of US$4,800–US$5,100 per troy ounce. Antam gold is projected at IDR 3.0–IDR 3.2 million per gram.

The gold price forecast for Saturday, February 14, 2026, is expected to be stable to strengthen slightly, influenced by global gold prices and the rupiah exchange rate.

The rupiah exchange rate closed weaker by 42 points to IDR 16,828 per US dollar. The strengthening of the dollar and the increasing probability of the Fed holding interest rates in March 2026 put pressure on the rupiah’s movement.

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