Author
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%.

Nasdaq 100 index futures (NQ)
Analysis

Nasdaq 100 Index (NQ) Futures in the Depths of Panic

Nasdaq responds to fears of a recession. ECB minutes helped the index to gain slightly. Federal Reserve remains on track to hike rates aggressively. The fall of Nasdaq 100 index futures (NQ) continues amidst fears of a recession, bringing down US indices in Asian and European markets. At the time of writing, the index had Read More…

S&P 500
Analysis

E-min S&P 500 futures (ES) Soar as Apple and Microsoft share prices rise

E-mini S&P 500 futures saw a 2% gain on Wednesday. The gain is attributed to the rise in share prices of tech giants like Apple and Microsoft. Retail companies continue to struggle amid inflation concerns. There is a 2% rise in the E-min S&P 500 futures (ES), and over 90% of the companies in the Read More…

crude oil futures
Analysis

Crude Oil Futures (CL): Bulls Running Higher Above $115

Crude oil futures soar above $115.00 as supply shortage remains a key concern. Litasco becomes the main trader for Eastern Europe. OPEC production is still well below the level of last April. On Tuesday, crude oil futures (CL) had significant gains, soaring to fresh weekly highs above $115.00. The commodity benefits from the recent supply Read More…

Dark cloud cover
Strategies

Dark Cloud Cover Pattern [VIDEO]

The Dark Cloud Cover is a candlestick pattern identifying bearish market reversals. The pattern is easy to spot and analyze, and you can use it as a signal to enter short positions or exit long positions. This guide will talk about what Dark Cloud Cover is and the Dark Cloud Cover scalping strategy. Scroll down Read More…

Australian dollar futures 6A
Analysis

Australian Dollar Futures (6A) May Test 0.7000 amid Soft USD

On Monday, China’s macro data disappointed, which prompted fresh selling of the Australian dollar. Another contributing factor to the Australian dollar’s soft tone was risk sentiment. US bond yields fell, giving dollar bulls more reason to retreat. The Australian dollar futures (6A) pair remained on the defensive during the first half of the European session. Read More…

Nasdaq 100
Analysis

Nasdaq 100 Index (NQ) Futures Struggling to Recover from Meltdown

Nasdaq 100 index (NQ) faces bearish pressure with a 27% loss from year to date. Tech giants have seen a shift in their positions amid the recent meltdown. Fed’s aggression to curb inflation seems not to work. So rate hike plan may be fueled by the Fed. The Nasdaq 100 index (NQ) futures were expected Read More…

S&P 500 futures
Analysis

E-mini S&P 500 Futures (ES) Pressured by Rising Inflation, Rate Hikes

ES-mini S&P 500 (futures) struggles to post gains, maintaining a bearish trend. Fed’s aggressive tightening and hot inflation reading weigh on the US and global stocks. Russia’s war and Covid in China keep the risky assets under pressure. On Wednesday, the E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures contract fell 0.7% after the stock indicator fell to Read More…

gold futures (GC)
Analysis

Gold Futures (GC) Recovers Ahead of US Inflation

Gold futures (GC) prices consolidated losses at a three-month low ahead of key US inflation data. The dollar pullback reminds buyers of mixed sentiment, but the Fed says growth fears weigh on prices. Another sign of hope for the sellers is the price staying around or below the $1,850 area, although the US CPI could Read More…

Uncategorized

Crude Oil Futures (CL) Plunge amid a Firm USD, Economic Woes

Crude oil futures (CL) falls amid a firm USD and China’s lockdown. The EU’s embargo on Russian oil is delayed amid exceptions requested by Eastern European countries. Technically, the price of CL remains supported above $100.29 support. The price of crude oil futures (CL) dropped more than 1% on Tuesday, extending its losses from the Read More…

British pound futures (6B)
Analysis

British Pound Futures (6B) Recover After Hitting YTD Lows

The British pound fell for the third consecutive day on Monday due to a combination of factors. The dovish forecast by the Bank of England continued to pressure the pound downward. The Fed’s aggressive remarks about raising rates and the lack of risks boosted the safe-haven dollar. Although a significant recovery is unlikely, oversold conditions Read More…