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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 Finds Support on Hopes of US-China Agreement

Oil paused its decline on Thursday as sentiment improved on a likely trade deal between the US and China. At the same time, risk appetite improved after Trump stopped his attacks on Fed Chair Powell. However, prices fell over 2% in the previous session on reports that OPEC+ might increase output in June.  The US Read More…

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Gold Slips as Treasury Comments About Easing US-China Trade Fears

Gold extended Tuesday’s decline as risk appetite improved after the US Treasury Secretary’s comments on the US-China trade war. Market participants now expect a de-escalation in the trade war, which is bearish for gold. At the same time, Trump halted his attacks on Fed Chair Powell, further improving investors’ sentiment. Spot gold (Source: Bloomberg) Gold Read More…

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Equities Slide as Questions Mount Over Fed’s Independence

Equities collapsed on Monday as more uncertainty rocked investors. Trump’s recent attack on the Federal Reserve has raised concerns about the independence of the institution. Meanwhile, the ongoing trade war with China has increased the likelihood of a rapid economic slowdown in the US. As a result, investors are rushing to safer markets.  On Friday, Read More…

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Currency Futures Rise as Confidence in US Economy Wanes

Currency futures rallied on Monday as the dollar weakened, with investors losing confidence in the US economy. The move followed reports that Trump plans to shake up the Fed and likely fire Powell, which would further cloud the outlook for the US economy.  Dollar spot index (Source: Bloomberg) The dollar resumed its decline on Friday Read More…

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Oil Rises on Supply Jitters Following US Sanctions on Iran

Oil extended gains after the US imposed sanctions on Iranian oil imports. Moreover, prices are poised for a weekly gain amid concerns about supply. However, concerns about demand stemming from Trump’s tariff decisions are curbing gains. Oil futures (Source: ICE, Nymex) Trump imposed sanctions on Iran on Wednesday, targeting, in part, Chinese oil imports from Read More…

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Trade Tensions Spark Gold Rush, Pushing Prices Beyond $3,300

Gold prices hit a record high of over $3,300 on Wednesday amid growing trade tensions between China and the US. Investors continued buying the safe-haven metal to protect against the risk of a US recession. Meanwhile, recent US inflation data piled pressure on the Fed to lower borrowing costs, further supporting gold prices.  Spot gold Read More…

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Equities Climb as Tech Tariff Relief Lifts Market Sentiment

Equities rose on Monday, extending gains from the previous week after Trump exempted some tech goods from import tariffs. At the same time, a solid start to the first quarter earnings season boosted stocks. However, risk appetite remains low as the trade war between China and the US continues. S&P 500 volatility (Source: Bloomberg) The Read More…

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Currency Futures Climb as Dollar Sheds Safe-Haven Status

Currency futures gained on Friday as the dollar ended the week lower amid recession worries and a loss in its safe-haven appeal. Trump’s tariff moves during the week escalated the trade wars between China and the US. At the same time, the on-and-off tariff moves hurt investor confidence in the US administration.  Dollar index (Source: Read More…

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Interest Futures Extend Decline as US-China Trade War Heats Up

Interest futures extended losses on Friday as the trade war between the US and China raged. Uncertainty about the US economy has caused most investors to dump US assets and flee for safety in gold and other haven assets like the yen. The decline continued despite recent data showing softer-than-expected US consumer and wholesale inflation.  Read More…

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Oil Prices Dip as US-China Trade Tensions Intensify

Oil prices pulled back from the previous session peaks as the trade war between China and the US escalated with new tariffs. Initially, there was relief in the markets after Trump announced a ninety-day pause for reciprocal tariffs on most countries. However, the US-China trade conflict is keeping risk appetite low. Brent daily price change Read More…