Gold Prices Rebound Friday Morning as Markets Await US Inflation Data
Gold prices attempted to rebound in early Friday trading (Feb 13, 2026). As of 07:30 WIB, gold futures for April 2026 delivery on the Commodity Exchange stood at US$4,960.10 per troy ounce, up 0.24% from the previous session’s close of US$4,948.40 per troy ounce.
The precious metal stabilized following a sharp decline triggered by sell-offs across financial markets. According to Bloomberg, investors are now focused on upcoming US inflation data scheduled for release Friday, which could shape expectations for future policy moves by the Federal Reserve.
Strong US employment data for January has also drawn attention, as it reduces the urgency for the Fed to cut interest rates in the middle of the year.
Despite recent declines, banking analysts anticipate that gold prices will resume their upward trend throughout the year. This outlook is supported by persistent bullish drivers, including geopolitical tensions and ongoing concerns about the central bank’s independence.