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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

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…

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E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) Futures: Sentiment Remains Neutral Ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls

Job openings in the US rose to 11.239 million in July. US Consumer confidence increases in August. Investors are expecting a 75bps rate hike from the FED in September. Following yesterday’s hold of support, E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures opened the day in a positive frame of mind following Powell’s address at Jackson Hole last Friday. Read More…

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E-mini S&P 500 (ES) Futures: Powell’s Friday Comments Erased August Gains

Powell said the Federal Reserve would continue raising rates to tame inflation. Investors are split between a 50 and 75 basis point rate hike in September. This week’s jobs data will shine a light on the US economy. The E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures closed Friday lower as the Federal Reserve’s chief, Jerome Powell, dashed Read More…

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Japanese Yen (6J) Futures: Nakamura Emphasizes BoJ’s Dovish Stance

BoJ intends to maintain its ultra-loose monetary policy. BoJ will not intervene to stop the yen’s recent sharp declines. The Federal Reserve may continue to raise rates. The Japanese Yen (6J) futures continue to lose ground as one of the Bank of Japan’s board members stated that the central bank must continue its massive monetary Read More…

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Crude Oil Prices Rise on Tight Supply Concerns

OPEC+ may reduce output to support oil prices. Iran’s nuclear program deal is at a standstill. Oil prices increase after a drop in US crude oil inventories. The possibility of output reduction, the partial suspension of a US refinery, and growing supply fears due to delays in Russian exports drove up crude oil (CL) futures Read More…

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E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) Futures Suffer amid Poor Business Activity in the US

Investors following market patterns are bullish. Investors with access to inflation and earnings data are bearish. Overall market sentiment is bearish on renewed recession worries. Investors following market patterns are becoming more optimistic about the U.S. stock market’s recovery, raising expectations for E-mini Nasdaq 100 (NQ) in the second half of 2022. Stronger-than-expected corporate earnings Read More…

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E-mini S&P 500 (ES) Futures Short Bets Increasing Ahead of Jackson Hole

Tech stocks drove the decline in the markets this past week. Hedge funds increase their S&P 500 short bets. Investors await the annual conference of central bankers in Jackson Hole. The E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures closed the week ended August 19 down 1.2% for the week at 4,228.48, interrupting a four-week winning streak and Read More…

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The Canadian Dollar struggling amid Falling Commodity Prices

BoC might raise rates by 50bps in September. Canada’s inflation is showing signs of peaking. Falling commodity prices are hurting Canada’s economy. The Canadian dollar remains under pressure amid a stronger greenback. This year, the BoC has already increased rates four times. To combat four decades of excessive inflation, it most recently raised the benchmark Read More…

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Gold Collapses on Dollar Strength and Looming Rate Hikes

The US dollar is gaining ground on hawkish comments from Fed officials. US treasury yields are on the rise, making gold less attractive. Some policymakers are open to a 75bps rate hike from the Fed. Gold prices fell to a three-week low on Friday. The yellow metal is on track to experience its first negative Read More…