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 futures (NQ)
Analysis

Nasdaq 100 Index Futures (NQ) Facing Resistance at 12000.00

Dramatic pullbacks in stocks show investors maintaining bearish sentiments. Poor performance in tech stocks is keeping the index primarily flat. Investors are waiting to see US GDP data for Q1 amid rising inflation. The Nasdaq 100 index futures (NQ) had a quiet session yesterday and closed higher, gaining 1.5%. Thursday morning saw stock futures primarily Read More…

Covid 19 on crude oil
Analysis

Crude Oil Futures (CL) Consolidates Before US Inventories Data

The US is expected to use export restrictions to ease domestic fuel prices. Last week’s crude oil inventories are expected to drop. India’s oil minister says $110 a barrel is unsustainable. There have been minimal movement for crude oil futures (CL) prices in the past two days as investors are waiting for crude oil inventory Read More…

E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures
Analysis

E-mini S&P 500 (ES) Futures Expecting Bearish Continuation

The S&P 500 is expected to lose more ground. The Fed’s aggressive approach is pushing the index lower. To keep inflation under control, Biden intends to eliminate Trump’s tariffs. The E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures price has been moving lower for the past seven weeks. Such a move was last seen in 2001 during the Read More…

Euro futures (6E)
Analysis

Euro Futures (6E) prices Rise on Better than Expected German Ifo Data

A pleasant surprise for bulls, as German data beats expectations. Dollar weakness is expected to make Euro futures more expensive. A weaker Euro is a concern for the ECB. Euro futures (6E) price was up Monday morning after the German Ifo Business Climate Index was released. Investors had expected the value to be lower than Read More…

Crude oil and futures trading
Analysis

Crude Oil Futures (CL) Demand May Improve as China Softens Restrictions

The Fed’s rising interest rates weigh on crude oil futures. Reduced global growth results in low demand for crude oil. China’s loose restrictions on Covid may boost the prices of oil. Crude oil futures (CL) price continues to maintain an uptrend; however, we’ve seen some downside retracement in the past few days as a firm Read More…

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…