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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

US Equities Flat as Trump’s Tariff Policy Threatens Markets

The US equities gained on Monday amid optimism stemming from speculations about the Israel-Hammas ceasefire. However, the gains reversed and closed the day in negative territory. The US stocks stayed flat on Tuesday as investors went perplexed amid new tariff threats imposed by President-elect Donald Trump. Trump proposes 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Slip as Dollar Gains on Treasury Secretary Nomination

Most currency futures fell on Friday as the dollar rallied on upbeat business activity data. The trend continued on Monday as dollar bulls applauded Trump’s Treasury Secretary nomination. However, the Canadian dollar traded near a high hit on Friday after upbeat sales data.  Trump nominated Scott Bessent as the new Treasury Secretary. The dollar rose Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Struggle as Yields Rise on Upbeat Jobs Report

Interest futures fell on Thursday as the dollar, and Treasury yields rose on upbeat US employment data. However, by Friday, prices recovered as market participants awaited the US manufacturing and services PMI figures.  US jobless claims (Source: Labor Department) Data on Thursday revealed that US initial jobless claims fell from 219,000 to 213,000 last week. Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Rebound as Russia-Ukraine War Escalates Supply Concerns

Oil prices rebounded on Thursday amid supply concerns as the war between Russia and Ukraine escalated. In the previous session, oil ended down as US crude inventories came in higher than expected.  The war between Russia and Ukraine escalated on Thursday as the two countries exchanged missiles. This came after Ukraine used US missiles to Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Price Takes a Breather Following Safe-Haven Rally

Gold prices eased on Wednesday after reaching a one-week high in the previous session amid safe-haven inflows. Investors rushed to the safe-haven yellow metal due to fears of an escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war.  Gold (Source: Bloomberg) On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the country had updated its nuclear threshold following Ukraine’s recent attack. Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Sink as Risk Appetite Wanes on Russia-Ukraine Fears

Equities were set for a red day on Tuesday as risk appetite plunged amid worries of an escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war. Meanwhile, stocks ended high in the previous session due to optimism ahead of Nvidia’s earnings report.  Russian President Vladimir Putin surprised markets on Tuesday by announcing a lower threshold for using nuclear power Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Stabilize as Dollar Rally Eases

Currency futures held steady on Monday as the dollar traded near a one-year high. Most currencies ended last week down, as the dollar gained over 1.6% on the Trump trade. Meanwhile, mixed US data had little impact on market sentiment. Currency futures had a rough week as markets continued to price the impacts of Trump’s Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Slip as Treasury Yields Surge on Trump Trade

Interest futures eased on Friday, heading for a bearish week where Treasury yields and the dollar soared. The Trump trade continued boosting Treasury yields due to the prospects of robust growth and high inflation. At the same time, hawkish Fed remarks lowered the likelihood of a rate cut in December.  10-year US Treasury yield (Source: Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Stabilize, Slight Rebound After Recent Decline

Oil paused its decline and rebounded slightly on Thursday after reaching new lows in the previous session. Moreover, data on Wednesday revealed a bigger-than-expected drop in US crude inventories, indicating strong demand.  US inflation (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bloomberg) Oil collapsed Wednesday as the dollar rallied to an over seven-month high amid optimism over Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Stabilizes After Post-Election Slide, Inflation Report Looms

Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, halting the recent collapse caused by Trump’s election win. The pause came as market participants geared up for the crucial US inflation report, which will give clues to future Fed policy moves.  Gold (Source: Bloomberg) Gold has fallen since Trump won the US presidential election. Trump’s win led to Read More…