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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 Confidence in US Economy Wanes

Currency futures rallied on Monday as the dollar weakened, with investors losing confidence in the US economy. The move followed reports that Trump plans to shake up the Fed and likely fire Powell, which would further cloud the outlook for the US economy.  Dollar spot index (Source: Bloomberg) The dollar resumed its decline on Friday Read More…

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Oil Rises on Supply Jitters Following US Sanctions on Iran

Oil extended gains after the US imposed sanctions on Iranian oil imports. Moreover, prices are poised for a weekly gain amid concerns about supply. However, concerns about demand stemming from Trump’s tariff decisions are curbing gains. Oil futures (Source: ICE, Nymex) Trump imposed sanctions on Iran on Wednesday, targeting, in part, Chinese oil imports from Read More…

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Trade Tensions Spark Gold Rush, Pushing Prices Beyond $3,300

Gold prices hit a record high of over $3,300 on Wednesday amid growing trade tensions between China and the US. Investors continued buying the safe-haven metal to protect against the risk of a US recession. Meanwhile, recent US inflation data piled pressure on the Fed to lower borrowing costs, further supporting gold prices.  Spot gold Read More…

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Equities Climb as Tech Tariff Relief Lifts Market Sentiment

Equities rose on Monday, extending gains from the previous week after Trump exempted some tech goods from import tariffs. At the same time, a solid start to the first quarter earnings season boosted stocks. However, risk appetite remains low as the trade war between China and the US continues. S&P 500 volatility (Source: Bloomberg) The Read More…

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Currency Futures Climb as Dollar Sheds Safe-Haven Status

Currency futures gained on Friday as the dollar ended the week lower amid recession worries and a loss in its safe-haven appeal. Trump’s tariff moves during the week escalated the trade wars between China and the US. At the same time, the on-and-off tariff moves hurt investor confidence in the US administration.  Dollar index (Source: Read More…

Interest Futures
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Interest Futures Extend Decline as US-China Trade War Heats Up

Interest futures extended losses on Friday as the trade war between the US and China raged. Uncertainty about the US economy has caused most investors to dump US assets and flee for safety in gold and other haven assets like the yen. The decline continued despite recent data showing softer-than-expected US consumer and wholesale inflation.  Read More…

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Oil Prices Dip as US-China Trade Tensions Intensify

Oil prices pulled back from the previous session peaks as the trade war between China and the US escalated with new tariffs. Initially, there was relief in the markets after Trump announced a ninety-day pause for reciprocal tariffs on most countries. However, the US-China trade conflict is keeping risk appetite low. Brent daily price change Read More…

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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…

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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…