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
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Articles by Ben Lobel

BlackRock shareholders: Who owns the most BLK stock?
BlackRock is the leading asset manager in the world, yet who are its biggest shareholders?
15:19, 9 April 2025

Silver (XAG/USD) reclaims $30, but Gold-Silver ratio rises amid tariff turmoil
Silver (XAG/USD) is back above $30, bouncing from recent lows — but the rebound might not tell the whole story.
12:43, 9 April 2025

Bitcoin price predictions 2025–2050: third-party price target
We examine bitcoin price predictions for 2025 and beyond, with insights from third-party analysts and market experts.
10:55, 9 April 2025

Tesla (TSLA) stock forecast: third-party Tesla price target
Where will Tesla’s stock be in five years? Can the EV company keep its crown?
09:14, 9 April 2025

IDS share price forecast: Third party price target
Royal Mail plc, which owns the London-based postal service and courier company Royal Mail and the international parcel delivery network General Logistic Systems (GLS), changed its name to International Distribution Services (IDS) in October 2022. What’s next for the UK’s largest delivery company?
14:34, 8 April 2025

Best AI stocks for traders in 2025
Discover the best AI shares on the stock market, which factors to consider, and how to trade them via CFDs.
12:05, 8 April 2025

USD/JPY rebounds as bond yields surge amid market whiplash
Heightened market volatility causes US treasury yields to soar, pushing USD/JPY higher
10:54, 8 April 2025

Lloyds forecast: will Lloyds share price return to £1? Third party data forecast
Having faced significant challenges over recent years, what might be next for Lloyds Banking Group
15:16, 7 April 2025

Panic grips the markets as a global trade war risks plunging the world into recession
Markets tumble amid fears of a global recession triggered by escalating US-China trade tensions.
12:34, 7 April 2025

Gold (XAU/USD) drops sharply amid market panic, but fundamentals remain strong
Gold tumbles as panic takes over but the long-term outlook remains intact
09:46, 7 April 2025