Saqib Iqbal, Author at Forex Crunch https://www.forexcrunch.com/blog/author/saqib-iqbal/ Forex Trading with a Personal Touch Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:59:08 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.forexcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ForexCrunch-favicon-1.svg Saqib Iqbal, Author at Forex Crunch https://www.forexcrunch.com/blog/author/saqib-iqbal/ 32 32 GBP/USD Outlook: Pound Soars as Fed Voices for Easing https://www.forexcrunch.com/blog/2025/10/17/gbp-usd-outlook-pound-soars-as-fed-voices-for-easing/ https://www.forexcrunch.com/blog/2025/10/17/gbp-usd-outlook-pound-soars-as-fed-voices-for-easing/#respond Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:59:08 +0000 https://www.forexcrunch.com/?p=261191 my GBP/USD forecast

Dovish Fed expectations and declining US growth weigh on the dollar. The UK’s fiscal challenges and the cautious Bank of England’s policy stance limit the pound’s uptrend.  Traders look ahead to the IMF meetings and comments from FOMC and MPC members for further policy cues. The GBP/USD outlook indicates bullishness as the pair trades around...

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Gold Forecast: Record Breaking Gold Supported by Risk-off Sentiment https://www.forexcrunch.com/blog/2025/10/17/gold-forecast-record-breaking-gold-supported-by-risk-off-sentiment/ https://www.forexcrunch.com/blog/2025/10/17/gold-forecast-record-breaking-gold-supported-by-risk-off-sentiment/#respond Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:33:27 +0000 https://www.forexcrunch.com/?p=261187 Gold price analysis

The prolonged US government shutdown and US-China trade frictions boost gold’s safe-haven appeal.  The Russia-Ukraine war and potential ceasefire keep investors cautious. Traders look ahead to the IMF meetings and FOMC’s Kashkari, Miran, and Musalem’s speeches for further policy direction.   The gold forecast shows an unabated uptrend, breaking record highs, amid the ongoing geopolitical...

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AUD/USD Outlook: AUD Struggles as RBA Rate Cut Bets Rise https://www.forexcrunch.com/blog/2025/10/16/aud-usd-outlook-aud-struggles-as-rba-rate-cut-bets-rise/ https://www.forexcrunch.com/blog/2025/10/16/aud-usd-outlook-aud-struggles-as-rba-rate-cut-bets-rise/#respond Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:24:54 +0000 https://www.forexcrunch.com/?p=261184 my AUD/USD price analysis forecast

The weakening labor market and growing expectations of rate cuts weigh on the AUD. The persistent geopolitical instability, like US-China trade frictions, supports the US dollar. Traders look forward to the Philly Fed Manufacturing Index and FOMC’s Waller comments for further policy direction.  The AUD/USD outlook suggests the USD weighs on the AUD amid weaker...

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GBP/USD Forecast: 1.3470 at Sight Amid Mixed UK Data, Fed Rate Cuts Bets https://www.forexcrunch.com/blog/2025/10/16/gbp-usd-forecast-1-3470-at-sight-amid-mixed-uk-data-fed-rate-cuts-bets/ https://www.forexcrunch.com/blog/2025/10/16/gbp-usd-forecast-1-3470-at-sight-amid-mixed-uk-data-fed-rate-cuts-bets/#respond Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:36:17 +0000 https://www.forexcrunch.com/?p=261180 my GBP/USD forecast

UK GDP indicates modest growth, while dovish Fed expectations weakened the dollar. Geopolitical risks like US-China trade frictions and French political uncertainty keep sentiment cautious.  Traders look forward to FOMC Waller’s speech and the Philly Fed manufacturing index for further impetus. The GBP/USD forecast indicates the price stays above the 1.3400 level, backed by mixed...

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EUR/USD Forecast: Losses Pared Ahead of Fed Speech, US Inflation Data https://www.forexcrunch.com/blog/2025/10/15/eur-usd-forecast-losses-pared-ahead-of-fed-speech-us-inflation-data/ https://www.forexcrunch.com/blog/2025/10/15/eur-usd-forecast-losses-pared-ahead-of-fed-speech-us-inflation-data/#respond Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:23:49 +0000 https://www.forexcrunch.com/?p=261177 my EUR/USD price analysis forecast outlook

The EUR/USD price attempted a recovery above 1.1600 amid a weakening US dollar. Prolonged geopolitical instability could accelerate the dollar and weigh on the euro. Traders look forward to comments from FOMC members for insight about the policy cues and economic outlook.  The EUR/USD forecast highlights an effort to find acceptance above 1.1600 amid expectations...

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Gold Forecast: Unstoppable Rally Cracks $4,200 Amid Weaker Dollar, Institutional Buying https://www.forexcrunch.com/blog/2025/10/15/gold-forecast/ https://www.forexcrunch.com/blog/2025/10/15/gold-forecast/#respond Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:12:44 +0000 https://www.forexcrunch.com/?p=261173 Gold price analysis

Gold forecast intact as safe-haven appeal remains unabated amid Fed easing and the ongoing US government shutdown.  The US-China trade frictions and the Russia-Ukraine war remain key risk factors, adding more to bullion’s safe-haven appeal. Traders anticipate the Consumer Price Index for a clear view of the US economic affairs and Fed rate cuts.  The...

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Gold Outlook: Safe-Haven Demand Could Push Bullion Beyond $4,200 https://www.forexcrunch.com/blog/2025/10/14/gold-outlook-safe-haven-demand-could-push-bullion-beyond-4200/ https://www.forexcrunch.com/blog/2025/10/14/gold-outlook-safe-haven-demand-could-push-bullion-beyond-4200/#respond Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:23:17 +0000 https://www.forexcrunch.com/?p=261170 Gold price analysis

Gold stays intact above $4,100 amid anticipated Fed easing and ongoing geopolitical risks.  US-China trade frictions enhance gold’s “buy-on-dips” appeal.  Traders look ahead to Fed Powell’s speech and the upcoming CPI and PPI figures for further policy cues.  The gold outlook shows a retreat from the intraday peak around the $4,179-4,180 level, after investors booked...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Sellers Pound 1.33 as UK Jobs Data Disappoint https://www.forexcrunch.com/blog/2025/10/14/gbp-usd-forecast-sellers-pound-1-33-as-uk-jobs-data-disappoint/ https://www.forexcrunch.com/blog/2025/10/14/gbp-usd-forecast-sellers-pound-1-33-as-uk-jobs-data-disappoint/#respond Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:14:53 +0000 https://www.forexcrunch.com/?p=261167 my GBP/USD forecast

The GBP/USD forecast remains feeble after downbeat UK employment data. The US dollar remains firm amid easing US-China trade worries. All eyes are now on key central bank speeches that could provide clues on the easing cycle. The GBP/USD price weakened on Tuesday, falling below the 1.3300 mark amid softer-than-expected UK labor market data. It...

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EUR/USD Price Analysis: Ranging Under 1.16 Amid Broad Cautious Sentiment https://www.forexcrunch.com/blog/2025/10/13/eur-usd-price-analysis-ranging-under-1-16-amid-broad-cautious-sentiment/ https://www.forexcrunch.com/blog/2025/10/13/eur-usd-price-analysis-ranging-under-1-16-amid-broad-cautious-sentiment/#respond Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:36:43 +0000 https://www.forexcrunch.com/?p=261164 my EUR/USD price analysis forecast outlook

The EUR/USD price analysis remains subdued under 1.1600 amid deteriorated risk sentiment.  Fed’s cautious tone and political chaos in France weigh on the euro.   Traders look ahead to the G20 and IMF meetings for clear policy direction.  The EUR/USD price analysis suggests that the pair remains pressured, trading near 1.1590 after dropping below the 1.1600...

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Gold Forecast: Surge Above $4,050 Geopolitics and Global Economic Uncertainty https://www.forexcrunch.com/blog/2025/10/13/gold-forecast-surge-above-4050-geopolitics-and-global-economic-uncertainty/ https://www.forexcrunch.com/blog/2025/10/13/gold-forecast-surge-above-4050-geopolitics-and-global-economic-uncertainty/#respond Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:25:58 +0000 https://www.forexcrunch.com/?p=261161 Gold price analysis

China trade tensions, the Middle East, and US fiscal uncertainty have pushed gold towards $4,050. The Federal Reserve’s two more rate cuts and limited US economic releases further enhanced the safe-haven demand.  The markets will likely be low-volume today, but traders will closely monitor FOMC Paulson’s speech for further direction. The gold forecast remains bullish,...

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