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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

Equities Pull Back on Hawkish Remarks from Fed Policymakers

Investors remain cautious ahead of important inflation data. Tokyo’s core consumer prices increased faster than anticipated (by 4.0%) in December. Investors are anticipating remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Equities futures prices declined on Tuesday following hawkish remarks by two US Federal Reserve officials. Investors were also wary ahead of important inflation data. “Equity market Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Soar Amid Expectations of a Pause in Interest Hikes

Data from the United States revealed an increase in the labor force and a slowing of wage growth. The probability of a half-point rise in the fed funds rate has gone down to around 25%. China’s reopening also helped improve risk sentiment. Currency futures rose on Monday due to growing expectations that the Federal Reserve Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Gold Heading for a Third Week of Gains, Eying US NFP Report

Higher-than-expected employment gains may put pressure on Gold. James Bullard suggested that 2023 might eventually usher in some inflation relief. The number of Americans submitting new claims for unemployment benefits decreased to a three-month low last week. Gold prices pulled back slightly on Friday but were on course for a third consecutive weekly rise. Investors Read More…

Crude oil (CL) futures
Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Rebound Amid Dollar Weakness

Oil prices fell yesterday on concerns over a probable global recession. US manufacturing continued to decline in December, affecting oil prices. In anticipation of weak local demand, the Chinese government boosted export quotas for refined oil products. After two days of severe losses in oil prices, investors came out to buy dips on Thursday amid Read More…

FOMC
Fundamental Analysis

Equities Edge Higher Ahead of the FOMC Minutes

The FOMC minutes will determine the future course of interest rates. Markets are already pricing in rate reductions by the end of 2023. The Fed will start easing its monetary tightening path when the jobs market weakens. Major Equity futures prices crawled higher on Wednesday while the dollar fell. Investors are eagerly awaiting the Federal Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Equity Futures Prices Slightly Rise Amid Gloomy Chinese Data

Manufacturing activity in China decreased at the fastest rate in almost three years. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures were up 0.1%, reflecting the cautious atmosphere on Wall Street. This week’s data on US payrolls is anticipated to show that the labor market is still tight. On Tuesday, equities rebounded from early losses as traders assessed Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Gold Futures Mildly Positive Above $1,800 as Year Ends

Gold prices remain sluggish above the $1,800 mark. China’s COVID spread lends support to the US dollar. Markets are eying China’s PMI data to be released on Friday. While Gold futures prices rose to an intraday high of $1,818, the market has been sluggish since early Friday. In addition to mixed headlines on recent key Read More…

STOCK MARKET
Fundamental Analysis

Equities Weighed by Risk Aversion, Focus on China’s Reopening

As investors looked forward to 2023 with caution and weighed hopes for economic growth, equities closed lower on Wednesday as US Treasury yields rose. China also eased COVID-19 restrictions amid concerns about rising incidences in the country. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose for the third day in a row, reversing a decline earlier as Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Asian Equities Follow Wall Street’s Tech Decline

Following Wall Street’s post-holiday slump, Asian equities were mostly lower on Wednesday as investors count down to the end of a tough year. After easing its strict “zero-COVID” policy, the Chinese government boosted stocks in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Seoul after taking further steps to resume overseas travel. The Chinese government announced a key Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Gold Attempts a Recovery After Collapsing on Positive US Data

Investors are growing more worried that a recession will occur in 2023. Initial claims for unemployment benefits increased by 2,000 in the US. US gross domestic product expanded at an annualized rate of 3.2% last quarter. Gold prices recovered slightly on Friday after a big collapse. Robust economic figures fanned concerns that the Federal Reserve’s Read More…