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Saqib Iqbal
Bio

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

Dollar Gains on Positive PMI Data, Pressuring Currency Futures

Currency futures eased on Monday as the dollar strengthened after upbeat US business activity data. At the same time, risk appetite fell as market participants gear up for more Trump tariffs in April. The outlook for the global economy remains dim amid escalating trade wars.  Data on Monday revealed that US business activity jumped in Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Rally as Investors Seek Bond Market Safety

Interest futures rose to end the week bullish as poor risk appetite sent investors to the bond market. Economic uncertainty in recent weeks and looming Trump tariffs have hurt equities and Treasury yields.  Equities and yields (Source: Bloomberg) Trump’s tariff campaign in recent weeks has clouded the outlook for the global economy. More than that, Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Crude Oil Steady Amid Asia’s Rebounding Demand and Market Uncertainty

Crude oil prices remained steady on Thursday as US inventory and geopolitical worries were offset by rising Asian demand. Brent crude futures lost 11 cents, while WTI May contracts lost 12 cents. Asia’s crude oil demand, which was previously sour, is now set to recover as refiners resume operations after the maintenance. Moreover, Exxon Mobil Read More…

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Gold Futures Shatter Records, Amid Global Turmoil, But Correction Looms

Gold futures hit fresh all-time highs around $3,052 on Wednesday before retreating slightly. The rally was fueled by mounting economic concerns and a cocktail of geopolitical tensions. However, market participants now fear a meaningful correction as prices are extremely overbought. The dramatic rally, marking a 14% rise in gold since 2025 and a staggering jump Read More…

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Equities Extend Gains as Investors Indifferent to Tariff Developments

Equities gained for a second session as market participants paused to assess recent developments, especially tariffs. The lack of an immediate catalyst paused the recent collapse. However, tariff uncertainty and fears of the US recession remain relevant. Last week, equities collapsed, with the S&P 500 losing over 10% from its peaks in February. The decline Read More…

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Currency Futures Rise as Dollar Weakens on Recession Fears

Currency futures extended Friday’s gains as the dollar weakened amid US recession worries and downbeat economic data. Moreover, the dollar eased as the euro soared on optimism of increased government borrowing and spending in Germany.  The dollar had a difficult week as the US released several poor economic reports. The major ones revealed softer-than-expected inflation. Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Retreat as Bond Yields Recover from Recent Dip

Interest futures pulled back as US Treasury yields rebounded from the previous session’s dip. On Thursday, panic rocked the markets as Trump threatened more tariffs on the Eurozone. As a result, investors dumped risky assets like equities, preferring the safety of bonds.  Tariff uncertainty has been the main catalyst for markets in recent weeks. Trump Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Global Growth Worries Pressure Oil Prices Lower

Oil prices pulled back on Thursday as global growth concerns dimmed the outlook for oil demand. Prices gained around 2% in the previous session due to a smaller-than-expected increase in US crude inventories. At the same time, downbeat US inflation figures increased Fed rate cut expectations, supporting oil.  In recent weeks, tariff uncertainty has driven Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Prices Rise as Recession Fears Drive Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices extended gains on Wednesday as US recession fears sent investors from risky to safe-haven assets. A new tariff on steel and aluminum imports ignited a trade war between the US and the Eurozone. Meanwhile, there was some caution ahead of a crucial US inflation report.  Spot gold (Source: Bloomberg) Recent tariff developments in Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities in Freefall as Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Sink

Equities collapsed on Monday, with the Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Dow Jones all recording significant daily losses. The decline came as risk sentiment soured due to US recession worries. Trump’s tariffs and the subsequent trade wars have sent investors scrambling for safety in other assets. S&P 500 (Source: Bloomberg) Market participants are increasingly aware that Read More…