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)
Articles by Ben Lobel
Market focus turns to U.S. PCE Index: Will inflation surprise again?
The latest US PCE Index data could determine whether the US Federal Reserve cuts rates in July
20 hours ago
Oil price forecast 2025-2030: Third-party price target
Discover third-party oil price predictions for 2025 and beyond, with analyst targets, historical prices, and trading strategies.
14:33, 25 June 2025
US stocks inching closer to all-time highs
US stocks continue to move higher despite the rising geopolitical tensions, nearing their all-time highs
09:21, 25 June 2025
Gold drops as markets cheer Middle East ceasefire – but for how long?
Gold price drops as markets react to news of a ceasefire in the Middle East, but skepticism over the duration of the agreement arises
09:16, 24 June 2025
Solana price prediction: Third-party price target
Explore the latest Solana (SOL) forecast for 2025 and beyond, with analyst insights and long-term price predictions.
18:27, 23 June 2025
Gold price forecast 2025: Third-party targets
Gold has long been considered a safe-haven asset in times of economic uncertainty, and with 2025 already marked by central bank pivots, shifting inflation pressures, and geopolitical tension, the metal remains high-profile in trading circles.
15:12, 23 June 2025
Market Mondays: Geopolitical tensions escalate, but markets remain resilient
The markets are resilient despite US strikes on Iran nuclear facilities but geopolitical risks persist
11:23, 23 June 2025
Geopolitical Escalation in the Middle East: strategic and market implications
Oil price jumps higher as the US attacks Iranian nuclear sites, but investors don't expect Iran to retaliate
08:09, 23 June 2025
Central Bank Crossroads: USD/JPY Reacts to Mixed BOJ-Fed Signals
Both the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve left rates on hold this week, but the messaging was very different causing USD/JPY to move higher.
10:06, 20 June 2025
Bank of England keeps rates steady, but forward guidance remains clouded
The Bank of England keeps rates unchanged in June but hints at further rate cuts despite persistent inflationary pressures
12:03, 19 June 2025
