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
Deep(Seek) Impact: US tech stocks tumble as Chinese disruptor emerges
US tech stocks tumble as China's DeepSeek unveils a low-cost AI alternative, raising concerns over excessive US AI investment and market overvaluation. Could this signal a shift in global AI dominance?
15:22, 28 January 2025
AUD/USD rises heading into pivotal Australian inflation data
The AUD/USD reacts ahead of Australia's CPI release on January 29, 2025. Analysts predict a 2.5% headline inflation, influencing RBA's February rate decision.
14:57, 28 January 2025
Market Analysis: EUR/USD struggles to move past 1.04
EUR/USD runs out of steam at 1.04 as Trump tariffs likely to drive up inflation in the US
07:58, 24 January 2025
WTI finds support at $75 as markets assess the impact of Trump policies
Oil prices face downward pressure as Trump looks to increase production despite weakening demand
14:55, 22 January 2025
MELANIA coin ($MELANIA) price prediction: Third party price target
Read our MELANIA crypto price prediction for 2025 and beyond, with insights from third-party analysts and market experts.
13:02, 22 January 2025
TRUMP coin ($TRUMP) price prediction: third-party price target
Read our TRUMP crypto price prediction for 2025 and beyond, with insights from third-party analysts and market experts
10:55, 22 January 2025
The Yen strengthens as markets price-in Bank of Japan hike
Discover insights into the Yen's rise as markets price in a potential Bank of Japan interest rate hike. Explore expert analysis on the USD/JPY, Nikkei trends, and economic outlook for 2025.
08:46, 22 January 2025
STOXX 600 nears all-time high as Europe outshines the US on inauguration day
European stocks outshine the US as risk-appetite remains strong this week
17:31, 21 January 2025
Markets swing as traders re-adjust to trading in Trump’s world
Explore market reactions to Trump's trade policies, including USD drops, oil price shifts, and tariff impacts.
08:49, 21 January 2025
USD/JPY drops below 156 as US CPI eases and BOJ rate hike expectations increase
An increase in rate hike expectations from the BOJ and softer US CPI data see USD/JPY turn lower
14:52, 16 January 2025
