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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 Pause After Strong Week on Dollar Weakness

Currency futures were mixed on Monday after having a strong week amid dollar weakness. The dollar fell last week as Fed rate cut expectations rose due to poor economic data and Trump’s Fed nominations. Meanwhile, market participants kept from making large moves on Monday as they awaited the crucial US consumer inflation report. Dollar Index Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Steady as Weak Jobs Data Keeps Yields in Check

Interest futures held steady on Friday as Treasury yields remained subdued after downbeat US employment figures. Meanwhile, market participants were speculating about future rate cuts after Trump’s pick to fill the vacancy in the Fed. US continuing claims (US Labor Department) Data on Thursday revealed that US employment claims increased more than expected. Claims rose Read More…

crude oil technical analysis
Fundamental Analysis

Crude Oil Consolidating Amid Supply-Demand Clash

Crude oil markets are currently facing a tug-of-war as signs of demand are clashing with rising supply, all underscored by geopolitical risks. At the time of writing, Brent crude trades around mid-$60 while WTI remains steady near $62. Broader economic uncertainties OPEC+ output hikes continue to pressure the oil prices. On the supply side, OPEC+ Read More…

gold technical analysis
Fundamental Analysis

Gold Futures Hold Ground Amid Weak US Data, Fed Pivot Hopes

Gold futures remain strong against a backdrop of a complicated macro picture, driven by a combination of changing expectations on Federal Reserve policy, worsening US economic data, and geopolitical risk, which have helped fuel safe-haven demand. Although high spot prices have suppressed conventional consumer demand, futures markets are being increasingly bolstered by institutional positioning and Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Rise as Markets Look Past Weak Jobs Data

Equities rallied on Monday, recovering from Friday’s losses when the US released a downbeat monthly employment report. The rebound came as investors sought bargains. At the same time, there was optimism about lower borrowing costs, which will likely spur economic growth.  Friday was a red day on Wall Street after US data revealed a sharp Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Retain Gains Amid Modest Dollar Bounce

Currency futures held onto gains from the previous session on Monday despite a slight recovery in the dollar. Most ended Friday with gains after the US released a poor monthly employment report that led to a surge in Fed rate cut expectations.  US jobs (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) The nonfarm payrolls report on Friday Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Slip as Treasury Yields Surge on Higher Tariffs

Interest futures eased on Friday as US Treasury yields soared at the deadline of Trump’s tariffs. The US president imposed high tariffs on several of the country’s major partners, including Canada and South Korea. However, trading remained thin as market participants eagerly awaited the US monthly employment report.  On Friday, Trump’s tariff deadline was hit, Read More…

crude oil technical analysis
Fundamental Analysis

Crude Oil Pauses Gains on Strong Dollar, Weak Inventory Figures

Oil paused its rally on Thursday amid pressure from a strong dollar and downbeat crude inventories data. However, there is still upside potential as market participants grapple with likely supply shortages due to looming sanctions on Russia. US private jobs (Source: ADP Research) The dollar strengthened on Wednesday after a set of better-than-expected US economic Read More…

gold technical analysis
Fundamental Analysis

Gold Crawls Higher as Market Awaits Fed Outlook

Gold prices held steady on Wednesday as market participants looked forward to the FOMC policy meeting. At the same time, a weaker dollar after poor employment figures lent support. However, gold has lost some of its safe-haven appeal due to recent trade deals, which have eased global trade war concerns. The Federal Reserve will conclude Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

US Equities: Earnings Resilience Clashes with Policy Uncertainty

The US equities approach a vital week, facing a conflict of good corporate earnings on one end and tightening macroeconomic factors on the other. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 are holding close to all-time highs, thanks to a bullish earnings season, sentiment around AI, and hope that the economy will achieve a soft landing. Read More…