Author
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 in Wake of German Elections, Weaker Dollar

Currency futures rose on Friday as the risk sentiment remained elevated, putting pressure on the safe-haven dollar. The British pound remained the top performer as the UK’s GDP showed a sigh of relief, followed by a higher-than-expected CPI reading that could result in a slight tweak to the Bank of England’s easing policy. On Friday, Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Climb as Yields Dip on US-China Trade Deal Hopes

Interest futures rose on Friday as Treasury yields, and the dollar fell due to a likely trade deal between China and the US. Recent weak data on sales and unemployment claims has raised expectations for Fed rate cuts this year.  Treasury yields fell on Thursday after reports of an expected meeting between US President Trump Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Oil Holding Gains as Ukraine-Russia Conflict Threatens Supply

Oil prices hovered near a one-week high on Thursday amid tensions between Ukraine and Russia that could impact supply. At the same time, stalled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine lower the likelihood of a near-term end to the war. Meanwhile, cold weather in the US has increased the risk of tighter supply, further supporting Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Prices Surge as Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Hit a Snag

Gold prices surged on Tuesday as investors sought safety amid stalled Russia-Ukraine peace talks. At the same time, uncertainty regarding Trump’s tariff policies and their impact on the global economy drove safe-haven inflows to the yellow metal. Reports that Trump was ready to end the war between Russia and Ukraine weakened gold prices as it Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities End Week Higher Amid Data and Policy Changes

Equities ended last week high and made no move on Monday as US markets remained closed for a bank holiday. Prices fluctuated throughout the week amid mixed economic data from the US and hawkish Fed signals. At the same time, market participants reacted to Trump’s moves on tariffs.  At the start of the week, Powell Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Rally as Weak US Retail Sales Drag Down Dollar

Currency futures rose on Friday and extended the rally this week as the dollar eased due to a poor retail sales report. At the same time, the greenback was weak after Trump delayed implementing a reciprocal tariff to give time for investigations.  US sales (Source: US Commerce Department) The US retail sales report on Friday Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Hold Firm as Yields Tumble Amid Tariff Delays

Interest futures hovered near Thursday’s highs when Treasury yields collapsed due to delays on Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. However, since Friday last week, interest futures have collapsed due to upbeat US economic data and a decline in Fed rate cut expectations.  Thursday was a bullish day for interest futures after Trump announced a period of investigations Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Oil Falls 2% on Reports of Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal Under Trump

Oil prices ended 2% lower on Wednesday after news of a likely end to the Russia-Ukraine war under Trump’s administration. At the same time, US inflation data came in higher than expected, dashing Fed rate cut expectations.  WTI futures (Nymex) During his campaigns, Donald Trump said he would not allow the Ukraine war to continue Read More…

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…