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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

Oil Prices Surge on Tight Supply Ahead of the Holidays

US oil stockpiles dropped by 5.89 million barrels for the week ending on December 16. The demand for heating oil in the US is expected to skyrocket. There are concerns about demand brought on by China’s COVID-19 increase. On Thursday, Oil prices increased for the fourth day in a row as US crude, heating oil, Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Hold on to Gains After BoJ Policy Shift

This month, the 10-year US Treasury yield reached its highest level in response to the BoJ policy tweak. Investors are baffled about how to interpret the BoJ’s policy shift. Single-family homebuilding in the United States fell to a 2-1/2 year low in November. Equities held steady on Wednesday after closing higher on Tuesday. The dollar Read More…

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Equities Plummet After BoJ Tweaks Yield Curve Policy

The Bank of Japan increased the permissible band for long-term rates. The BOJ maintained its Yield Curve Control (YCC) targets. US equities have been dragged lower due to recession worries. Asian equities plummeted following an unexpected adjustment by the Japanese central bank to its bond yield limits on Tuesday that will allow long-term interest rates Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Edge Higher on Improved Market Sentiment

The US dollar fell on Monday as market sentiment improved. Yen futures rose on news that Japan will explore changing its monetary policy. The outlook for Europe’s largest economy brightened in December. Currency futures prices rose on Monday as the US dollar fell and market sentiment improved, lifting stocks and riskier currencies. Yen futures rose Read More…

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Gold Futures Recover as Dollar Pares off Partial Gains

There are increased recession worries as major central banks continue hiking rates. The Bank of England may be nearing the end of its tightening cycle. Retail sales in the United States declined more than forecasted in November. Gold prices increased on Friday as the safe-haven dollar decreased, giving up some significant gains in the previous Read More…

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Oil Demand Growth Expected to Stay Strong in 2023

The prospect of additional global interest rate increases could heighten oil demand worries. China lost more steam as retail sales decreased and industry output stagnated. The International Energy Agency forecast that Chinese oil demand will increase next year. Thursday saw a decline in oil prices as the dollar strengthened. The prospect of additional interest rate Read More…

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Equities Rally on the Back of Lower-than-Expected US Inflation

Data revealed that US consumer prices hardly increased in November.  Markets are also keeping a close eye on the global economy. Investors will focus on Jerome Powell’s press conference after the FOMC meeting. Equities rallied on Wednesday, bonds were strong, and the US dollar was nursing losses. The enthusiasm that inflation has peaked and interest Read More…

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Equities Choppy as Investors Anxiously Await US Inflation Data

There are worries about a rise in COVID-19 infections in China following the reopening. Core US CPI inflation is expected to decrease from 6.3% to 6.1%. At the Fed’s final meeting of 2022 on Wednesday, rates are projected to rise by 50 basis points. Following early gains on Tuesday, equities fell as investors awaited US Read More…

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Currency Futures Edge Lower After US PPI Beats Forecasts

US producer prices increased more than anticipated last month. Markets are awaiting several important central bank meetings and releasing the latest US inflation figures. The BoE and the European Central Bank are expected to announce 50 bp rate increases. Currency futures fell as the dollar increased on Monday after data on Friday revealed that US Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Gold Prices Remain Flat Ahead of Key US Inflation Data

There is a 93% probability of a 50bps Fed rate hike next week. Initial jobless claims in the US went up slightly last week. The US economy could experience a brief and modest recession next year. Gold prices were mostly unchanged on Friday as wary investors kept an eye on important US inflation data and Read More…