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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

Gold Eases From All-Time Highs as Fed Policy Comes Into Focus

On Tuesday, gold prices reached an all-time high as investors scrambled for safety amid tariff uncertainty. Trump announced a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, increasing fears of trade wars. However, bullion retreated after Powell’s hawkish speech. Moreover, market participants are awaiting the crucial US consumer inflation figures for more clues on the outlook Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Climb as Trump’s Tariffs Spark Optimism in US Economy

Equities ended higher on Monday after Trump announced new tariffs on steel and aluminum products, boosting the outlook for the US economy. Meanwhile, market participants were gearing up for Powell’s speech and the upcoming US inflation figures for clues on future monetary policy. On Sunday, Trump announced a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Under Pressure Amid Tariff Fears, Fed Rate Speculation

Currency futures eased on Friday amid concerns of trade wars after Trump announced more tariffs. However, some rebounded on Monday as market participants geared up for crucial US consumer inflation figures this week that will shape the outlook for Fed rate cuts. These two factors will continue shaping market movements this year. Trading survey (Source: Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Stay Elevated After Trump’s Tariff Pause

Interest futures held near recent peaks as Treasury yields collapsed after Trump paused tariffs on Canada and Mexico. The pause also came as market participants eagerly awaited the US nonfarm payrolls report for insight into the Fed’s policy path. US 10-year Treasury yields (Source: Bloomberg) Interest futures have risen since Tuesday when Trump paused expected Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Crude Oil Prices Tumble on Weak Demand Signals

Oil prices collapsed on Wednesday after data revealed an unexpected surge in US crude oil inventories, pointing to weak demand. At the same time, concerns about a trade war between China and the US put downward pressure on prices.  Data on Wednesday revealed that US crude inventories rose by 8.664 million barrels last week. Meanwhile, Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Shines as Trade War Fears Drive Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices extended gains on Wednesday as investors scrambled for safety in the yellow metal amid fears of a trade war between the US and China. Meanwhile, data in the previous session revealed some weakness in the US labor market, putting pressure on the Fed to cut rates. However, market participants are more focused on Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities End Lower as Trump’s Tariffs Shake Markets

Equities collapsed on Monday after Trump confirmed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. However, markets rebounded before the close as Trump delayed tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Nevertheless, he implemented the tariffs on China, increasing the risk of a trade war between the two countries. Before Trump’s inauguration in January, analysts predicted an aggressive approach Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Plunge as Trump Tariffs Stoke Trade War Anxiety

Currency futures collapsed on Monday after Trump implemented tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, increasing worries about trade wars. Meanwhile, the dollar rallied as the prospects of the US economy improved. On the other hand, the outlook for economies in Canada, China, and Mexico dimmed.  Over the weekend, Trump’s administration surprised investors by announcing the Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Fall as Yields Rise on Trump’s Tariff Push

Interest futures eased on Friday as the dollar, and Treasury yields climbed after Trump emphasized his tariff plans. Meanwhile, market participants remained cautious ahead of a crucial US inflation report that will shape the outlook for monetary policy. The bond market paused its recent rally as investors feared a longer period of elevated interest rates Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Oil Remains Steady After FOMC, Trade Tensions Loom

Oil prices paused after collapsing in the previous session as market participants worried about looming tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Notably, these two countries supply most of their oil to the US. Moreover, a surge in US crude inventories last week indicated weak demand, dampening sentiment.  Oil prices peaked on 15th January and have maintained Read More…