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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 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…

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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…

Fundamental Analysis

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…

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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…

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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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Fundamental Analysis

Crude Oil Gains Overshadowed by Demand Woes and Rising Supply

Crude oil prices rose on Thursday after President Trump announced a major trade agreement with the UK. It sparked a reduction in tariff tensions. The Brent crude oil surged to $61.40, while WTI rose to $58.00, primarily due to trade talk optimism. Despite the brief recovery, oil prices stay under pressure, licking wounds of steep Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Gold Slips Amid Renewed Hopes for US-China Trade Deal

Gold fell over 1% on Wednesday after reports of a likely meeting between China and the US on Saturday. The talks have raised hopes that the two countries will finally reach an agreement to end the trade war. Meanwhile, market participants are preparing for the outcome of the FOMC policy meeting.  Gold (Source: Bloomberg) Gold Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Fall as New Tariff Hits Global Film Industry

Equities ended lower on Monday, after Trump announced another tariff on films produced outside the US. The drop paused the recent rally on hopes of easing global trade tensions. However, upbeat US business activity data put a floor on further declines.  Trump surprised investors when he announced a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the Read More…