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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

Currency Futures Rise as Markets Digest Geopolitical Tensions

Currency futures showed a mixed sentiment on Monday as traders responded to the geopolitical tension, a weaker US dollar, and shifting speculative positions. The speculative flow via the IMM futures market revealed a clear bias that hedge funds and asset managers added to their short positions. Net speculative positioning showed a 31% rise in USD Read More…

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US Interest Futures on the Edge Amid Cooling Inflation, Cautious Fed

US interest futures stay on the edge as the Fed maintains a wait-and-watch policy despite a series of dismal US economic data. The recent US CPI figures showed a cooling inflation for May, missing expectations. Yet, Fed officials need more convincing evidence of a slowdown to initiate a rate cut. Though the inflation data has Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Prices Rise on Softer US CPI Print

Gold prices gained on Wednesday after the US released cooler-than-expected inflation figures. The data increased pressure on the Fed to lower borrowing costs later this year. Meanwhile, talks between China and the US ended with no clear details on how the two countries will conduct trade after the 90-day pause.  Data released on Wednesday revealed Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Start Strong on Trade Talk Optimism

Equities edged higher on Monday due to optimism over ongoing talks between China and the US. Meanwhile, the focus was shifting from Friday’s upbeat US employment data. Market participants are now gearing up for consumer inflation data. Equities weekly change (Source: Bloomberg) On Friday, equities rallied after the US released a positive employment report, ending Read More…

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Currency Futures Bounce Back after Friday’s Losses

Currency futures recovered on Monday after dropping in the previous session, while the dollar strengthened. The greenback gained after data revealed a bigger-than-expected increase in employment in May. This week, market participants will pay attention to inflation figures for clues on the outlook for Fed rate cuts.  US job data (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) Read More…

Interest Futures
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Interest Futures Tumble as Treasury Yields Surge on Strong Jobs Data

Interest futures collapsed on Friday as Treasury yields soared after a better-than-expected US employment report. The upbeat nonfarm payrolls report led to a decline in Fed rate cut expectations as fears of a rapid US economic downturn eased.  Initially, the week started badly for the dollar and Treasury yields. Meanwhile, interest futures were steady before Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Steady Ahead of Key US Jobs Report

Oil prices paused their decline from the previous session as market participants shifted their focus to the upcoming US nonfarm payrolls report. At the same time, tensions between Russia and Ukraine renewed worries about supply, supporting prices.  On Wednesday, oil prices dropped over 1% after inventory data showed a surprise build in US diesel and Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Gold Swings Amid Trade Talk Uncertainty, Eyes on US Jobs

Gold fluctuated on Wednesday amid uncertainty about developments on trade talks between the US and its trading partners. At the same time, there was caution as market participants awaited the pivotal US nonfarm payrolls report.  Trump asked the US’s trading partners to come up with good offers for negotiations by Wednesday. Since April, market participants Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Climb with Focus on US Trade Negotiations

Equities edged higher on Monday amid hopes of progress in trade talks between the US and its trading partners. However, there was downward pressure after Trump promised to increase tariffs on steel and aluminium goods.  On Friday, Trump called on the US’s trading partners to provide offers for negotiations by Wednesday. More talks could result Read More…