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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%.

british pound futures 6b
Analysis

British Pound (6B) Futures: Gains Capped amid Downbeat UK Business Activity

UK business activity fell less than expected in July. The probability of a 50-bps rate hike by the BoE has significantly decreased. UK consumer confidence is still at an all-time low. Today’s British pound (6B) futures outlook is bullish as investors expected a significant drop in business activity in the UK but were surprised by Read More…

gold futures (GC)
Analysis

Gold Futures (GC) Outlook: Dollar Weakness Boosting Gold Futures

Dollar weakness after the ECB meeting has boosted gold futures. Gold has become cheaper for overseas buyers. The gold rally might be short-lived. Today’s gold futures (GC) outlook is bullish as the yellow metal shot up in price after the ECB rate hike. Gold becomes cheaper for overseas buyers as the dollar weakens, boosting demand. Read More…

crude oil futures (CL)
Analysis

Crude Oil (CL) Futures Outlook: US Gasoline Consumption Drops

US gasoline inventories rose higher than investors expected. Supply concerns eased after crude production resumed in Libya. The Keystone Pipeline in Canada is still operating at reduced rates. Today’s crude oil (CL) futures outlook is bearish as investors worry over demand after US data showed a drop in gasoline consumption. US West Texas Intermediate crude Read More…

Nasdaq 100
Analysis

E-mini Nasdaq 100 (NQ) Futures Outlook: Netflix Forecasts Customer Growth in Q3

Netflix gave investors hope with optimistic growth forecasts. Risk sentiment has improved in the markets. On the charts, the price of NQ has broken above the 12200 mark. Today’s E-mini Nasdaq 100 (NQ) futures outlook is bullish after upbeat results from US companies overnight. Nasdaq futures gained 0.5% after stronger-than-expected results from Netflix offered a Read More…

E-mini S&P 500
Analysis

E-mini S&P 500 (ES) Futures: Prices Consolidate Ahead of Central Bank Meetings

Investors are sitting on their hands ahead of the ECB and BoJ meetings. Apple plans to slow hiring and spending growth next year. On the charts, the price of ES oscillates between 3906.75 and 3746.25. Today’s E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures outlook is slightly bullish as investors grapple with indecision amid a few macroeconomic and Read More…

Euro futures (6E)
Analysis

Euro (6E) Futures Price: Markets Repricing the Fed’s July Hike to 75bps

Investors expect a 75 basis point rate hike from the Fed next week. The ECB is expected to raise rates for the first time this week. Vulnerable Eurozone countries are facing possible recession. The market outlook for Euro (6E) futures price remains bullish as markets change their Fed hike expectations from 100bps to 75bps. Consumer Read More…

gold futures (GC)
Analysis

Gold (GC) Futures: Bullion Losing Against the Higher Yielding Dollar

The inflation hedge is no match for rising interest rates in the US. The dollar rally might continue for quite some time. Bears are gathering momentum to potentially break below 1700. Today’s gold (GC )futures outlook is bearish as investors favor the more profitable dollar. In times of crisis and significantly rising inflation, the yellow Read More…

crude oil futures (CL)
Analysis

Crude Oil (CL) Futures Price: Demand Concerns continues to grow

High US inflation rate is fueling recession worries that might hurt demand. COVID-19 is coming back to Asia, which could lead to restrictions. The soaring dollar is making oil expensive. Today’s crude oil (CL) futures price is bearish owing to the increase in demand worries in the global market. The first thing fueling demand worries Read More…

Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ)
Analysis

E-mini Nasdaq 100 (NQ) Futures: Investors Worry Over US CPI and Earnings

Investors have become hesitant to “buy the dip” ahead of US inflation. Investors expect US core inflation to confirm a peak in inflation. NQ price is sitting on strong technical support. Today’s price analysis for E-mini Nasdaq 100 (NQ) futures is bearish as investors worry over possible recession ahead of US inflation data. “(Investors are) Read More…

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

E-mini S&P 500 (ES) Futures Outlook: Investors Worry in anticipation of a weak Earnings Report

ES Futures might fall further if earnings disappoint. US inflation data might push the Fed to raise rates faster. In the charts, bears have returned. Today’s outlook for E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures is bearish as investors worry over earnings amid the economic slowdown. The global economy has been hit in recent months, and most Read More…