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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%.

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Price: Rising Treasury Yields Dampen Demand

Gold prices fell on Tuesday as high Treasury yields reduced demand for the yellow metal. This overshadowed slightly dovish remarks from Fed Chair Powell. At the same time, employment data showed continued resilience in the US labor market. Treasury yields remained elevated on Tuesday after a rally in the previous session. The 10-year yield rose Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Gain Thanks to Strong Tech Performance

Equities rose on Monday due to a boost from technology stocks. At the same time, investors were preparing for major US economic reports shaping the outlook for rate cuts. Meanwhile, data from the US painted a picture of a weaker economy that could pressure the Fed to start implementing rate cuts. Shares of major tech Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Up as Fall in Inflation Points to Fed Rate Cut

Currency Futures edged higher on Friday as US inflation eased in May, increasing the odds of a Fed rate cut in September. Still, most currencies ended the month lower amid economic, policy, and political changes. US inflation (Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis) Notably, the US released the core PCE report, a very significant inflation measure Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures End Higher With Markets Focused on US Inflation

Interest futures ended higher on Thursday as investors waited eagerly for the US core PCE report. At the same time, markets absorbed economic data released from the US, which showed a mixed picture of the economy. The US released its core PCE data showing that the annual figure eased from 2.8% to 2.6% in May, Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Investor Concerns Over Middle East Tensions Lift Oil Prices

Oil prices increased slightly on Wednesday as investors worried about supply due to escalating Middle East tensions. These supply worries overshadowed an unexpected jump in US crude inventories last week. Since the start of the war between Israel and Gaza, there has been a risk of escalation that has supported oil prices. Moreover, ceasefire talks Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Prices Dip as Dollar, Yields Climb Ahead of US Inflation

Gold prices dipped on Tuesday as the dollar and Treasury yields rose ahead of crucial US inflation figures. At the same time, slightly hawkish Fed remarks dampened expectations for a rate cut, which weighed on gold. On Tuesday, the dollar rose 0.2% against other currencies, making bullion expensive for overseas buyers. This rally came as Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Mixed on Monday as Investor Pivot to Stable Sectors

Equities were mixed on Monday as investors shifted from AI to more stable financials, utilities, and energy stocks. As a result, the Dow soared while the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 fell. At the same time, market participants were gearing up for more data from the US that could give insight into the Fed’s policy Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Dip as Dollar Rises on Strong Business Activity Data

Currency futures fell on Friday as the dollar rose due to better-than-expected business activity data. At the same time, the Fed stood out as less dovish compared to other major central banks, boosting the greenback. US business activity (Source: S&P Global) Data from the US on Friday revealed a surge in business activity to an Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Slip as Treasury Yields Climb on Lower Fed Rate Cut Bets

Interest futures fell on Thursday as Treasury yields rose along with the dollar amid a decline in rate cut expectations. At the same time, a second rate cut from the Swiss National Bank highlighted the growing divergence in policy outlooks between the Federal Reserve and other major central banks.  US jobless claims (Source: US Labor Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Oil Declines as Inventory Surge Overshadows Demand Optimism

Oil prices fell on Wednesday as a surge in inventories overshadowed demand optimism and supply concerns. However, there was little volatility as US markets were closed for a holiday.  According to American Petroleum Institute figures, crude inventories rose by 2.264 million barrels last week. Meanwhile, economists had expected stocks to fall by 2.2 million barrels. Read More…