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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

Currency Futures Climb as Dollar Slides to a 7-Month Low

The US dollar index sank 0.46% to a seven-month low against a basket of currencies. Investors speculate that the Fed may be nearing the conclusion of its rate-hike cycle. There’s anticipation that the BOJ will change its ultra-loose policy. The dollar dropped to a seven-month low against key peers on Monday, allowing most currency futures Read More…

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Gold Prices Poised for a Fourth Week of Gains

There are predictions that the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates more slowly. Consumer prices in the United States declined in December. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits decreased by 1,000 last week. Gold prices were expected to increase for a fourth straight week, helped by a weaker dollar and predictions that the US Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Oil Gains as China’s Demand Overshadows US Inventories Build

China’s oil demand forecast has brightened. There are worries about the impact of sanctions on Russian crude production. Crude stockpiles increased by 19.0 million barrels last week. Although increases were modest ahead of incoming inflation data from the United States, oil prices increased on Thursday, adding to gains from the previous session as China’s demand Read More…

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Equities Climb amid Absence of Policy Clues in Powell’s Speech

Fed Chair Jerome Powell avoided discussing rate policy in his speech. Powell emphasized that the Fed’s independence was crucial to fight inflation. US inflation for December is expected to be 6.5%, down from 7.1% in November. Equities climbed on Wednesday while the dollar held steady as investors awaited US inflation figures for clues on the Read More…

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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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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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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…

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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…

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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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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…