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Weekly overview: XAUUSD, #SP500, #BRENT | 21 August 2026
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XAUUSD: BUY 4390.00, SL 4360.00, TP 4462.50​

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Gold starts the week supported by a weaker US dollar and reduced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September. Softer US inflation and retail sales data are easing monetary policy pressure, while tensions in the Middle East continue to support demand for defensive assets.

At the same time, XAUUSD has already posted a significant advance, increasing the risk of profit-taking. However, central bank demand and persistent geopolitical uncertainty continue to support the metal. As long as Federal Reserve expectations remain softer, the base-case scenario allows for a moderate continuation of gold’s advance.

Trading idea: BUY 4390.00, SL 4360.00, TP 4462.50

#SP500: BUY 7790, SL 7730, TP 7930​

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#SP500 enters the week near record levels, with the reduced probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September remaining the main positive factor. A strong earnings season also provides support, as most companies in the index have exceeded profit expectations, helping to sustain investor interest in equities.

Risks are linked to elevated US Treasury yields and high oil prices, which could intensify inflation concerns. This week, the market will also assess the Federal Reserve minutes and earnings reports from major retailers. As long as the corporate backdrop remains resilient and interest rate expectations stay softer, the base-case scenario supports further gains in #SP500.

Trading idea: BUY 7790, SL 7730, TP 7930

#BRENT: BUY 88.60, SL 86.60, TP 93.60​

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Brent starts the week after a strong advance, with the risk of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz remaining the main driver. Shipping activity in the region has declined noticeably, while the lack of progress in US-Iran negotiations is preserving the geopolitical premium and limiting the scope for a sustained decline in oil prices.

The upside is constrained by expectations of higher global supply and the possibility of shipping flows normalizing. However, over the current weekly horizon, the immediate risk to supply still outweighs medium-term pressure. If the situation around the Strait of Hormuz does not improve materially, the fundamental backdrop should continue to support Brent.

Trading idea: BUY 88.60, SL 86.60, TP 93.60

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Analysis of margin levels for August 18, 2026 #NQ100​

#NQ100: BUY 29695.0-29972.5, TP1-30250.0, TP2-30995.2.

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Long-term trend: bearish. The largest concentration of volume in the current contract is located within the 29600.0–29850.0 range. At present, trading activity in #NQ100 is taking place within this range, indicating temporary uncertainty.



Medium-term trend: bullish. The largest concentration of medium-term volume is located within the 29572.0–29708.0 range. At present, trading activity in #NQ100 is taking place above this range, indicating buyer strength.

From a margin requirements perspective, the favorable buying area is located between the 1/4 and 1/2 zones drawn from the high of 17.08.2026.

The upper boundary of the 1/4 zone is 29972.5.

The upper boundary of the 1/2 zone is 29695.0.

Intraday targets: a retest of the highs from 17.08.2026 at 30250.0.

Medium-term targets: a test of the lower boundary of the GWCZ at 30995.2.



Investment recommendations: consider buying from the favorable price range if a reversal pattern forms.

Buy: 29695.0-29972.5, Take Profit 1-30250.0, Take Profit 2-30995.2.

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AI Has Arrived in MetaTrader 5: Trading Is Changing!​

MetaTrader 5 has received one of its biggest feature updates in recent years. The platform now integrates a full-fledged AI Assistant with support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing it to work directly with market data, the trading terminal, and MetaEditor. A subsequent update expanded the AI’s capabilities, enabling it to interact with chart indicators as well.

Unlike a regular chatbot, the new assistant can independently break a task down into a sequence of actions and use MetaTrader 5 tools to complete it. According to MetaQuotes, in just three weeks after its launch, users processed more than 1 trillion tokens through the free MQL5 Lite model, highlighting strong interest in the new feature among traders and developers.

What can AI now do in MetaTrader 5?​

• Analyze the market. AI Assistant has access to quotes and charts and can assess the current market situation for an instrument, analyze price history, open positions, and completed trades. The assistant can identify risky positions and generate analytical reports.
• Work with charts. Following the Build 6090 update, AI gained the ability to add indicators directly to charts, as well as access a list of available indicators and their parameters. This makes it possible to use natural language for more advanced technical analysis.
• Create trading robots. In MetaEditor, the assistant can write an MQL5 program based on a text description, identify errors in existing code, make changes, compile the program, and check the result. In other words, AI can now assist not only with individual code fragments but also with entire projects.
• Connect external AI systems. Thanks to MCP, MetaTrader 5 can connect compatible solutions, including OpenAI Codex and Claude Code. Users can also use their own API keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, DeepSeek, Ollama, and other providers.

The developers have paid particular attention to controlling trading operations. Users can completely prohibit AI from executing such actions, allow them, or require mandatory manual confirmation. This means the final decision on a trade remains with the trader.

How to use the new functionality:

• Use the desktop version of MT5 Build 6090 on Windows 10/11.
• Go to Help → About and check the build number. You need at least Build 6060, while Build 6090 or newer is recommended. The assistant is disabled on Windows 7.
• Log in to your MQL5.community account via Tools → Options → Community. This is a separate account and is not the same as your trading account login.
• Go to Tools → Options → AI Assistant.

For market analysis, simply open AI Assistant in the terminal and enter a request in natural language, for example: “Analyze EURUSD on H1, identify the trend and the nearest support and resistance levels.” The assistant can also analyze open positions, trade history, and instruments available in Market Watch.

Use the new MetaTrader 5 capabilities in your trading! The updated platform offers a more advanced set of tools for market analysis, algorithmic trading, and working with AI.

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Market Fundamental Analysis for August 19, 2026 USDJPY​

Event to watch today:

21:00 EET. USD – Release of Fed meeting minutes

USDJPY:
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The yen is receiving more sustainable fundamental support from Japan’s government bond market. The yield on 10-year Japanese government bonds has approached 3%, while market participants have strengthened expectations of another Bank of Japan rate increase. This shift is gradually reducing the appeal of interest-rate differential trades and making further yen weakness less one-sided.

At the same time, the US side of the pair is losing some of its previous advantage. US Treasury yields have declined from recent highs, while weaker employment data and more moderate inflation have led the market to scale back expectations of a Federal Reserve rate increase. This reduces support for the dollar specifically against the yen, which is particularly sensitive to changes in the relative yield dynamics of the two countries.

For USDJPY, the base case points to further downside. The risk of renewed action by Japanese authorities remains an additional constraint on the pair’s upside following the recent coordinated intervention, but it is not the main argument. The key factor is the shift in interest rate and yield expectations. If the Federal Reserve minutes fail to restore demand for the dollar and expectations for the Bank of Japan remain intact, the balance may gradually shift further in favor of the yen.

Trading idea: SELL 159.40, SL 159.75, TP 158.55

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Elliott wave analysis of the market for August 20, 2026 BTCUSD​

BTCUSD: BUY 70000, SL 67500, TP 75000.

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Bitcoin has finally produced the strong directional move that had been anticipated for quite some time. The price surged higher, exactly as expected. This move is most likely driven by the beginning of Wave 3 of (iii).

The upside potential is far from exhausted. In the near term, the price is likely to continue its strong advance toward the previously established target. However, 75,000 may not be the ultimate limit. If buyers gain further momentum, Bitcoin could potentially accelerate beyond 80,000, making the current setup particularly attractive for long positions.

Therefore, previously opened long positions should continue to be held. Additional positions in the same direction may also be considered.

Investment idea: BUY 70000, SL 67500, TP 75000.

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