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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

Equities Close Slightly Lower as Investors Await US Economic Data

Equities fluctuated on Monday but closed slightly down as investors waited on the sidelines for more high-impact economic releases from the US. Additionally, they awaited more policy clues from Fed Chair Jerome Powell in his testimony before Congress on Wednesday. Notably, the S&P 500 reached temporary highs during the session, propelled by rallies in stocks Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Surge Amid Dollar’s Decline Post Weak US Manufacturing Report

Currency futures rose on Friday as the dollar fell after weaker-than-expected data on US manufacturing. However, unlike other currencies, the yen fell due to dovish remarks from BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda. US manufacturing activity (Source: ISM) Data on Friday revealed a contraction in US manufacturing in February. Additionally, factory employment fell to a 7-month low. Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Surge After US Inflation Meets Forecasts

Interest futures rose on Thursday after US inflation came in line with expectations, leading to a decline in Treasury yields. Unlike the consumer and producer inflation figures, the personal consumption expenditure was not surprising. As a result, investors are more convinced that the Fed will start cutting rates in June. Additionally, there was evidence of Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Fed’s Hawkish Stance, Crude Stocks Build Drive Oil Prices South

Oil prices closed lower on Wednesday after hawkish Fed remarks reduced rate hike bets. At the same time, there was an increase in US crude inventories last week that put downward pressure on prices. On Wednesday, Fed Bank of New York President John Williams stated that the fight against inflation was unsuccessful. Therefore, he was Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Rises as Dollar Takes a Dip on Poor Economic Data

Gold prices increased slightly on Tuesday as the dollar weakened, making gold more attractive to foreign buyers. At the same time, investors were awaiting more inflation data from the US and speeches from Fed policymakers. These will give guidance on the outlook for rate cuts in the US. The dollar weakened after poor data from Read More…

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Equities Dip as Investors Await Key US Economic Data

Equities closed slightly lower on Monday as markets awaited more economic data from the US for insights on the Fed’s policy outlook. At the same time, there was a bit of caution, as US government agencies could be shut down by Friday. Recently, Nvidia gave a strong forecast that led to a rally in equity Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Rise as Dollar Rally Takes a Breather

Currency futures strengthened on Friday as the dollar paused its recent rally, ending the week lower. The dollar has been climbing for two months as markets scale back expectations of Fed rate cuts. Initially, investors had expected the first rate cut to occur in March this year. However, US economic data has consistently come in Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Decline as Upbeat Data Dims Rate Cut Bets

Interest futures fell on Thursday as more positive US economic data pushed back expectations for Fed rate cuts. However, investors became risk averse as geopolitical tensions escalated, putting a floor on further declines.  US jobless claims (Source: Labor Department) Data released on Thursday revealed an unexpected decline in US initial jobless claims last week, showing Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Prices Edge Higher Amidst Rising Middle East Tensions

Gold prices rose on Wednesday as Middle East tensions had investors looking for safety in the safe haven of yellow metal. Moreover, a decline in the dollar made gold cheaper for foreign buyers, increasing its demand.  Notably, the Israel-Hamas war has escalated since last week with more strikes on vessels in the Red Sea. Additionally, Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Slide with Fed Rate Cut Bets on Unexpected US Inflation

Equities closed lower on Tuesday as investors continued to absorb the shock of higher-than-expected US inflation. US markets stayed closed on Monday due to a holiday. Meanwhile, last week, the rally in equities reversed when the US reported upbeat consumer and wholesale inflation figures. As a result, investors lost hope of early Fed rate cuts Read More…