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
Oil Analysis: supply strategy overshadows price recovery
Oil price bounces back on Monday despite OPEC+ announcing supply increase
09:18, 2 June 2025
ECB Preview: How many more cuts should we expect?
The ECB meeting in June will be key to determine the trajectory of monetary policy for the second half of 2025
08:51, 2 June 2025
Mortgage rate forecast for 2025 and beyond
Explore the latest mortgage rate forecasts, with third-party predictions and how to trade CFDs linked to rate movements.
14:01, 28 May 2025
Gold (XAU/USD) steadies as markets digest trade uncertainty
Gold traders attempt to figure out how to position themselves amid the ongoing trade volatility
09:15, 28 May 2025
European Stocks Rebound After Trump’s Tariff Volatility
European stocks regain bullish momentum after Trump's tariff rodeo sparks volatility in markets
09:38, 27 May 2025
Largest economies in the world
Discover the largest economies in the world by GDP, their impact on global markets, and what they mean for traders.
15:52, 22 May 2025
Rising Yields, Soaring Yen: why Japan’s fiscal crisis isn’t sinking its currency
The Japanese yen continues to attract safe haven demand despite its fiscal crisis
10:25, 22 May 2025
Filecoin price prediction: Third-party price target
Here are the latest Filecoin price predictions and forecasts for 2025 and beyond, based on insights from third-party analysts and market experts.
11:08, 21 May 2025
Natural gas prices retreat as milder weather cools demand
Forecasts of milder weather keep natural gas prices under pressure as inventories build
08:32, 20 May 2025
RBA expected to cut rates to 3.85% as inflation trends lower and downside risks increase
Markets are increasingly confident that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will cut interest rates at its 20 May policy meeting, with cash rates futures pricing as of May 19th suggesting a 96% chance of a 25 basis point reduction.
13:31, 19 May 2025
