Gold Daily Call for February 18th, 2026

Summary

In this episode Florian Grummes reviews the gold market’s sideways action around the $100 per ounce level as Asian markets, especially China, celebrate the New Year. He highlights the volatility within the range, noting that while price swings are frequent, there’s no clear directional bias, and he discusses potential catalysts that could break the deadlock, such as macro data releases or shifts in central bank policy. Grummes also compares gold’s behavior to Bitcoin and other commodities, emphasizing the importance of risk management and the role of gold as a hedge in uncertain times.