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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%.

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Reaches New Highs on Softer-Than-Expected Inflation Figures

Gold prices eased slightly on Tuesday after making new highs on cooler-than-expected US wholesale inflation data. The pullback came as investors took profits after a three-session rally and continued into Wednesday. However, experts believe fundamentals support further upside for prices. Notably, gold prices have rallied since Thursday last week as recession fears eased. The turmoil Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Edge Down Slightly After New Highs as Recession Fears Subside

Equities fell slightly on Monday but made new highs as fears of a US recession eased. At the same time, market volatility decreased as panic reduced and investors focused on the upcoming US inflation reports.  The panic and fear that caused turmoil in the US equities market have recently subsided. US policymakers have called for Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Rise as Dollar’s 3-Day Rally Stalls Amid Improved Sentiment

Currency futures rose on Friday as the dollar retreated after three sessions of gains. It extended this move at the start of the new week. Moreover, the greenback had a slightly bearish week but closed well above its lows as Fed rate cut expectations eased.  After a volatile week, the dollar eased on Friday as Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Drop as Treasury Yields Climb on Strong Jobs Data

Interest futures fell Thursday as Treasury yields rebounded after better-than-expected US employment data. At the same time, prices retreated as risk appetite improved after a period of economic uncertainty that boosted bond markets. Interest futures rallied last week and extended gains on Monday as investors panicked after poor US data. The nonfarm payrolls report revealed Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Oil Price Extends Gains After Significant Reduction in US Stockpile

Oil gained over 2% on Wednesday and extended the gains into Thursday as data revealed a massive drop in US crude inventories. At the same time, supply concerns amid Libya’s lower oil production boosted prices. WTI (Source: Nymex) Data on Wednesday showed that US crude inventories fell for the sixth week in a row. Stocks Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Prices Recover Losses as Fed Rate Cut Optimism Grows

Gold prices extended declines on Tuesday, with the dollar and US Treasury yields recovering as recession fears eased. However, the yellow metal recovered by Wednesday as Fed rate-cut optimism overshadowed recent recession worries. Gold (Source: Bloomberg) On Monday, gold lost nearly 3% of its value as global markets sold off. The turmoil came from fears Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Plummet as US Recession Fears Intensify

Equities fell sharply on Monday as fears of a recession in the US continued to unsettle investors. At the same time, Apple’s stock significantly dropped after a prominent investor sold its shares. Since last week, investors have been dumping risky assets and buying safer ones due to fears that the US economy is slowing down Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Rally Fades as Dollar Gains on Safe-Haven Demand

Currency futures gained on Friday as the dollar fell after a downbeat jobs report raised the likelihood of a 50-bps Fed rate cut in September. However, the tides had shifted by Monday morning, and the dollar was on the front foot. Investors bought safe-haven assets, including the dollar and the yen, amid economic and geopolitical Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Climb as Poor US Data Raises Rate Cut Bets

Interest futures soared on Thursday and Friday as Treasury yields fell after poor US economic data. At the same time, geopolitical tensions led to a scramble for safe assets and boosted prices. The US ISM manufacturing PMI fell from 48.5 in June to an 8-month low of 46.8 in July. The sharp decline in business Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Rising Middle East Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher

Oil prices rose by 3% on Wednesday and continued higher on Thursday as investors worried about a possible escalation in the Gaza war. At the same time, the Fed opened the door to a September rate cut, improving the outlook for oil demand. Nevertheless, this sudden oil rally was insufficient to offset oil’s monthly losses. Read More…