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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

Equities Close Higher as Markets Await Inflation Data and Fed Decision

Equities closed slightly higher on Monday amid caution ahead of the US consumer inflation report and the Fed policy meeting on Wednesday. This follows a drop on Friday as investors scaled back expectations for a September Fed cut after a positive employment report. The bullish momentum on Monday for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Dip as Dollar Rallies on Robust US NFP Report

Currency futures fell on Friday as the dollar rallied after the US jobs report revealed a still-tight labor market. Most major currencies fell against the greenback as investors scaled back expectations for the Fed’s rate cut. US job growth (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) Dollar bulls returned to the market on Friday, cheering a bigger-than-expected Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Gain Momentum as Signs of US Economic Slowdown Emerge

Interest futures increased on Thursday due to lower Treasury yields and a weaker dollar, signaling further evidence of a slowdown in the US economy. Prices will end the week strong, as poor US data over the week has strengthened the case for two Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. This week, investors have digested several Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Rally 1% on Fed Rate Cut Expectations

Oil prices rose 1% on Wednesday as Fed rate cut optimism overshadowed an unexpected increase in crude inventories. However, prices had dropped in the previous sessions as inventors worried about looming oversupply in the market. US private payrolls (Source: ADP Research Institute) On Wednesday, Federal Reserve rate cut expectations increased after a poor US employment Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Price Sheds Core PCE Led Gains, Eyes on NFP

Gold prices retreated on Tuesday from the previous session’s highs as investors digested downbeat US data. Notably, there is more rate-cut optimism in the markets after last week’s US inflation data, which is keeping gold elevated. The move on Tuesday came about as investors took profits after the previous session’s gains. On Monday, gold rose Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Jump on Weak Manufacturing, Igniting Fed Rate Cut Hopes

US equities rose on Monday because of weaker-than-expected manufacturing data, which increased the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. Meanwhile, a New York Stock Exchange malfunction caused some trading gaps in most equities. US manufacturing (Source: ISM) There was a bit more rate-cut optimism in the markets on Monday, which improved Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Rise as Dollar Retreats on Cooling US Inflation

Currency futures ended higher as the dollar retreated after data revealed a slight cooling of inflation in the US. Economic data from regions like Japan and the Eurozone also affected currency futures. The US dollar had its first monthly decline in May due to lower-than-expected inflation. The first three months of the year saw the Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Rebound as Treasury Yields Fall on Weak US Data

Interest futures recovered on Thursday as Treasury yields retreated from recent highs amid poor US data. Initially, interest futures had been plummeting after a poor US debt auction. However, this changed when data led to a slight increase in Fed rate cut expectations. The bond market has had a rough week, with yields soaring to Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Fall 1% as Investors Worry Over Fed’s Policy

Oil prices fell by 1% on Wednesday as investors worried about fuel demand due to the Fed’s higher-for-longer policy outlook. At the same time, a rally in the dollar made oil expensive for overseas buyers, leading to a drop in demand. Oil vs dollar (Source: Nymex, Bloomberg) Risk appetite fell on Wednesday as investors panicked Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Close Mixed as Nvidia Powers Nasdaq and S&P 500, Dow Falters on Yields

Equities ended Tuesday mixed, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 rising due to a rally in Nvidia shares and the Dow falling due to higher Treasury yields. The rally in Treasury yields came amid a weak auction and upbeat US data. Nvidia shares rose 7%, leading to a rally in other chip stocks. This had Read More…

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