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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%.


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Fundamental Analysis

Equity Futures Index Prices Plumet after Worse US Inflation Report

US inflation data came in higher than expected, surprising investors. Markets are pricing in a possible 100bps rate hike. Investors no longer believe the Fed will pause rate hikes any time soon. Major equity futures indices including the E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures tumbled last Tuesday as markets braced for an even more aggressive US Federal Read More…

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E-mini S&P 500 (ES) Futures: Risk-on Sentiment Ahead of US Inflation

Investors await US inflation data. Inflation in the US is expected to go down to 8.1% year-over-year. Markets have priced in a 92% chance of a 75bps Fed rate hike. E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures extended gains on Tuesday as investors anticipated critical inflation data that could offer hints regarding the size and pace of Read More…

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Japanese Yen (6J) Futures Prices Struggling amid loose Monetary policies

The BoJ remains unfazed amid a wave of rate hikes by other major central banks. Japan’s Ministry of Finance disapproves of the yen’s decline. The US dollar is more attractive to investors who are dumping yen futures. Japanese Yen (6J) futures prices hit a 24-year low last week and look set to fall further. Despite Read More…

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Gold (GC) Futures Struggling Amid Upbeat US Economic Data

Gold (GC) futures prices fall after Powell’s hawkish remarks. ECB raised rates by 75bps. Yellen raised investor hopes for lower inflation. On Thursday, gold (GC) futures closed lower as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell emphasized the bank’s commitment to bringing down inflation. He suggested that additional interest rate hikes were imminent. The move comes after Read More…

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Crude Oil (CL) Futures: Slight price recovery amid Russian Threat to Europe

The EU proposes price caps on Russia’s oil and gas exports. Britain’s PM Liz Truss is expected to repeal the nation’s fracking ban. China’s monthly crude oil imports dropped, fueling demand concerns. Crude Oil (CL) futures prices increased by as much as $1 per barrel on Thursday after falling in the previous session. An energy Read More…

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E-mini Nasdaq 100 (NQ) Futures: Upbeat US Services Sector Data Bolsters Fed’s Policy

August saw an expansion in the US services sector. The Fed will continue raising rates as the US economy steadies. Benchmark US Treasury yields rose to the highest level since June. The E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures price closed down as traders analyzed recent economic data amid choppy trading. Tuesday marked the first session following the Read More…

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E-mini S&P 500 (ES) Futures: Investors Shifting Focus to Stable Sectors

Rising interest rates could lead to economic hardship. Investors are favoring stable sectors like healthcare in a downtrend market. Investors expect a wave of rate hikes this week. E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures remain under intense selling pressure as the US dollar soars following an upbeat jobs report. Some investors are choosing to place their Read More…

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Euro (6E) Futures: ECB Faces Tougher Decisions Amid Rising Gas Prices

Investors expect a 75bps rate hike from the ECB after inflation hit 9.1%. The ECB may take an aggressive stance as gas prices spike. Inflation in the eurozone might continue rising. The Euro (6E) futures continues to be under selling pressure as the US dollar remained the top gainer following upbeat US NFP data released Read More…

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Rising Dollar Limiting the Gains for Gold (GC) Futures

The US labor market remains tight with high demand for workers. US Manufacturing PMI came in above 50 in August, showing steady growth. Analysts expect the US dollar to keep rising, meaning lower prices for gold futures. Gold (GC) futures prices continued to decline as the US dollar strengthened ahead of important payroll data anticipated Read More…

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Crude Oil (CL) Futures Down on Potential Tight Demand

OPEC output has increased significantly since the pandemic. China’s manufacturing activity contracted in August due to new COVID-19 restrictions. US crude stocks declined in the past week, showing increased demand in the US. Early Asian trading on Thursday saw a decline in crude oil (CL) futures prices, driven by rising supply and concerns that the Read More…