Author
Saqib Iqbal
Bio

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

Investors Turn to Gold as Global Trade Worries Mount

Gold prices rallied on Wednesday as global trade tensions increased the appeal of the safe-haven metal. At the same time, a weak dollar made gold cheaper for foreign buyers, increasing demand. Further support for bullion came from an increase in Fed rate cut expectations.  Trump first announced reciprocal tariffs on most of the US’s trading Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Sell-Off Deepens as Economic Concerns Weigh on Risk Appetite

Equities declined on Monday, extending last week’s collapse amid economic uncertainty. Trump’s aggressive tariff campaign has dampened risk appetite, sending most investors to safe-haven assets. Meanwhile, recession fears are piling pressure on the Fed to consider more rate cuts this year.  S&P 500 Index (Source: Bloomberg) The S&P 500 closed Monday in the red, continuing Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Mixed As Investors Absorb Trump’s New Policy Moves

Currency futures were mixed on Monday, with most currencies holding steady and risk-sensitive currencies vulnerable after fresh lows hit last week. The moves came after the US imposed reciprocal tariffs on most of its trading partners, escalating the global trade war.  Currency futures had a volatile week after Trump imposed new tariffs on many more Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Rise as Markets Brace for Key US Jobs Data

Interest futures edged higher on Friday as investors awaited the release of the U.S. NFP report for March, a critical indicator that could influence the Federal Reserve’s upcoming monetary policy decisions. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool indicates a 68% probability of a rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s June meeting, down from 78% the previous Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Troubled Amid Trade Tariffs and Geopolitical Tensions

Crude oil prices became volatile after the US President announced trade tariffs on all imports, with a baseline of 10% or higher, affecting major trade partners. Market sentiment soured due to caution despite a tariff exemption on the oil imports. The major partners, including China and Europe, will be largely impacted, raising concerns about global Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Edges Higher on Tariff Day Following Pullback from Historic Peak

Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday after pulling back from a new all-time high hit in the previous session. This week’s rally came amid uncertainty regarding Trump’s tariffs. Gold benefitted from increased demand for safe-haven assets.  Gold (Source: Bloomberg) Global trade tensions have escalated since Trump started his tariff campaign. At the same time, the Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Rebound but Stay Fragile as Trump Tariffs Loom

Equities rebounded from their lows on Monday but remained fragile ahead of more Trump tariffs. At the same time, market participants look forward to crucial US monthly employment data for clues on Fed policy.  Equities weekly change (Source: Bloomberg) Equities collapsed last week to end the quarter down as it became clear Trump will proceed Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Surge as Dollar Collapses on Stagflation Fears

Currency futures gained on Friday and extended the moves on Monday as the dollar collapsed amid fears of stagflation. Market participants worried that more US tariffs would weaken economic growth and boost inflation. At the same time, data on Friday revealed an unexpected surge in US underlying inflation.  On Friday, a decline in the US Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Rebound Ahead of Key US Inflation Report

Interest futures recovered on Friday ahead of crucial US inflation data that will shape the outlook for Fed rate cuts. However, in the previous sessions, prices collapsed as Treasury yields and the dollar recovered amid upbeat data and expectations of more US tariffs.  Investors are looking forward to the US core PCE price index report Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Dip as Auto Tariffs Deteriorate Demand Outlook

Oil prices pulled back on Thursday as investors worried about the implications of an automobile tariff on oil demand. At the same time, market participants worried about Trump’s tariffs and escalating trade wars that would hurt global oil demand. Oil dropped Thursday after Trump confirmed a 25% tariff on vehicle imports to the US starting Read More…