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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

Gold Prices Stabilize as Safe-Haven Appeal Wanes

Gold prices closed nearly flat on Tuesday after falling to a two-week low due to the loss of safe-haven demand. Moreover, investors turned their focus back to US economic data and the outlook for Fed interest rates. From the start of the week, risk appetite improved as Middle East tensions subsided. As a result, investors Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Recover Amid US Earnings Optimism, Easing Middle East Tensions

Equities recovered ahead of major US earnings reports on Monday and as Middle East tensions eased. The rebound comes after six sessions of declines caused by a drop in Fed rate cut expectations and geopolitical tensions.  Nasdaq’s losing streak (Source: Bloomberg) Equities had a rough time last week, with the Nasdaq posting big declines as Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Under Pressure Amid Middle Eastern Chaos

Currency futures were mixed on Friday as markets digested the news that Israel had attacked Iran. Safe-haven currencies like the Swiss franc and the yen rose sharply before pulling back as the session ended. Although Iran confirmed the attack, the country eased market fears by saying it had no intention to strike back. Meanwhile, risk-sensitive Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Plunge as Middle East Tensions Propel Treasury Yields

Interest futures fell on Thursday as Treasury yields soared due to the rising tensions in the Middle East. Furthermore, economic data from the US and policymaker remarks pointed to a delay in Fed rate cuts. Investors were on the edge while waiting for Middle East war developments. The uncertainty in the market rose after Iran Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Drop 3% as Tensions Ease and US Supplies Surge

Oil prices fell by nearly 3% on Wednesday amid some calm in the Middle East and a significant increase in US crude inventories. Additionally, fading Fed rates cut expectations and signs of weak demand in China weighed heavily on prices. Traders have been on edge since Iran attacked Israel, with some fearing retaliation and an Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Prices Hold Firm as Middle East Concerns Offset Surge in Treasury Yields

Gold prices held steady on Tuesday as Middle East tensions overshadowed a surge in US Treasury yields. The growing tensions between Israel and Iran have increased safe-haven demand for the yellow metal. As a result, gold has rallied despite the recent drop in Fed rate cut expectations.  Gold prices (Source: Bloomberg) Notably, gold prices hit Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Dip, Yields Climb as Geopolitical Concerns Rise

Equities ended down on Monday as Treasury yields rose due to geopolitical tensions and upbeat US data. However, they had rallied earlier in the session due to positive earnings reports from financial institutions. Tensions in the Middle East after Iran’s attack on Israel sent US yields up as investors scrambled for safety. There are worries Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Dollar Soars, Currency Futures Decline on Monetary Policy Divergence

Currency futures fell on Friday as the dollar soared due to divergence in monetary policies between the Fed and other major central banks. At the same time, geopolitical tensions led to an increase in safe-haven demand for the dollar. Bloomberg dollar gauge (Source: Bloomberg) The dollar closed last week with significant gains as investors slashed Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Plunge on Shifting Fed Rate-Cut Outlook

Interest futures fell on Thursday amid growing despair about the Fed’s rate-cut outlook. Investors have lost hope that the Fed will cut rates in June after data on Wednesday revealed high inflation.  Wednesday’s US Consumer Price Index report dealt a big blow to Fed rate cut expectations. It brought to light that the Fed still Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Rally as Supply Concerns Take Center Stage

Oil prices rose on Wednesday as supply concerns overshadowed a build in crude inventories and a drop in Fed rate cut expectations. Investors grew concerned about supply as the war in Gaza continued. WTI crude futures (Source: Nymex) Notably, Israeli strikes on Gaza hit prominent members of Hamas on Wednesday amid ongoing ceasefire talks. Consequently, Read More…