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Saqib Iqbal
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Saqib Iqbal is a financial market analyst, serving the industry since 2011. The author is a mentor, providing training to individuals and organizations. Moreover, Saqib is a successful proprietary funds trader, managing a six-figure sum with an average annual ROI of 45%.


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Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Slide Over 1% Amid OPEC+ Supply Hike Talks

Oil prices dropped over 1% on Thursday after reports revealed a likelihood of another OPEC+ supply boost in July. At the same time, prices were weak after a surprise increase in crude inventories in the previous session.  Brent futures (Source: ICE Futures Europe) The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies has been on Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Gold Extends Gains as Trump Tax Bill Faces Republican Resistance

Gold prices extended this week’s gains on Wednesday after Trump failed to convince some Republicans to vote for his tax bill. At the same time, concerns about the recent downgrade of the US government’s credit rating kept safe-haven demand for the yellow metal high.  Gold (Source: Bloomberg) Gold has had a bullish week so far, Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Close Flat as Moody’s Downgrade Weighs on Sentiment

Equities ended Monday nearly flat as risk sentiment soured after Moody’s downgraded the US’s credit rating. At the same time, most investors preferred to stay on the sidelines ahead of a vote on Trump’s tax cut bill.  On Monday, Moody’s cut the US government’s credit rating, citing a growing debt. This dampened risk appetite and Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Jump After Moody’s Downgrades US Credit Rating

Currency futures soared against the dollar on Monday after Moody’s downgraded the US government’s credit rating. However, the dollar ended last week higher amid easing trade tensions and cooling fears of a US recession.  Currency futures gained on Monday as the dollar collapsed after Moody’s credit rating downgrade intensified worries about US debt. Moody’s cut Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Rise as Treasury Yields Fall on Fed Cut Hopes

Interest futures extended gains on Friday as Treasury yields eased on increasing expectations for Fed rate cuts. However, prices had a difficult start to the week as risk appetite soared on a trade truce between China and the US. Most investors felt confident enough to buy equities at the expense of the bond market.  US Read More…

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Oil Prices Plunge After Trump Signals Iran Nuclear Deal

Oil prices collapsed on Thursday after Trump said that a nuclear deal with Iran was approaching. Therefore, oil from Iran will further loosen the already loose market. At the same time, data from the US revealed a surprise increase in crude inventories, indicating weak demand.  Oil fell about 3% on Thursday, extending a decline from Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Gold Slips as Markets Refocus on US-China Trade Truce

Gold fell on Wednesday as investor focus returned to the US-China trade truce. A pause in the trade war has improved risk appetite, hurting the safe-haven metal. However, the price rebounded in the previous session after downbeat US inflation figures. Since last week, gold has had a difficult time as global trade and geopolitical tensions Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Rally as US and China Agree to Temporary Tariff Truce

Equities soared on Monday after the US and China agreed to slash tariffs for the next 90 days. The move boosted risk appetite and put a pause to the trade war between the two countries. However, the future remains uncertain, meaning the rally might not last. At the same time, market participants are looking forward Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Tumble as Dollar Strengthens on Easing Global Trade Tensions

Currency futures collapsed at the start of the week as easing global trade tensions continued supporting the dollar. The biggest losers were safe-haven currencies like the yen and the Swiss franc. At the same time, easing geopolitical tensions weighed on these currencies. Meanwhile, market participants are gearing up for crucial US inflation figures.  Currency futures Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Signal Market Caution Ahead of Key Inflation Data

Interest futures are showing cautious sentiment as markets digest central bank actions and brace for fresh inflation data next week. Traders now price in a 82% probability that the Fed will hold its rates in the next policy meeting as well, with overall reduced expectations for rate cuts in 2025. The shift follows a series Read More…

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