Experience
Ben’s career began in business journalism, with 10 years’ experience at trade media titles. Since then, he has spent more than seven years in the derivatives space, writing for IG and GAIN Capital’s FOREX.com and City Index, before joining Capital.com in 2023.
Education
Ben holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Social Policy from Leeds University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Newspaper Journalism from Nottingham Trent University.
Expertise
- Macroeconomics
- Trading features and products
- Trading psychology
Social network (Twitter / Linkedin)
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Articles by Ben Lobel
EUR/USD: bullish narrative tested by U.S. trade threats
US tariff threats weigh on euro sentiment as the dollar regains the upper hand
07:47, 15 July 2025
US CPI Preview: Inflation data to test Fed’s tariff assumptions and policy expectations
US CPI data could impact the Fed's views on tariffs, inflation and monetary policy
19:00, 14 July 2025
Cocoa price prediction: Third-party target
Read our cocoa price forecast for 2025 and beyond, with insights from third-party analysts and commodities market experts.
16:03, 14 July 2025
Top 5 biggest short squeezes
Explore five iconic short squeeze cases like GameStop & Tesla. Learn how positioning, sentiment & timing drive dramatic market moves.
15:16, 14 July 2025
Market Mondays: Equities shrug off trade threats—but correction risk builds
Market momentum remains strong despite Trump's latest tariff threats as hope for deals continues
09:44, 14 July 2025
Nvidia stock forecast: Third-party price target
Discover third-party Nvidia stock forecast predictions for 2025-2030 and beyond, with analyst targets, historical prices, and trading strategies.
15:51, 11 July 2025
UK GDP contracts again in May as FTSE 100 eyes new highs
The UK economy experiences negative growth in May leading markets to price in a rate cut from the BOE in August
08:31, 11 July 2025
Tesla stock forecast: third-party Tesla (TSLA) price target
Where will Tesla’s stock be in five years? Can the EV company keep its crown?
12:45, 10 July 2025
Gold’s uncertain path: Correction or buying opportunity?
Gold stays rangebound as positive risk sentiment dominates despite Trump's recent threats
09:41, 10 July 2025
Copper soars as Trump threatens 50% tariffs
Copper prices surge as Trump threatens higher tariffs but technicals suggest overbought conditions
08:42, 9 July 2025
