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
Ethereum price prediction: Third party data round up
What is the outlook for ETH as a long-term investment?
05:33, 8 January 2025
Market Analysis: EUR/USD holds above 1.04, EZ CPI rises as expected
EUR/USD pushes higher as the dollar tumbles and Eurozone inflation rises in December
14:18, 7 January 2025
Australian inflation data to test expectations of February RBA cut
Discover how Australia's November CPI data could shape expectations for a February RBA rate cut. Key focus on trimmed mean inflation and its implications for monetary policy and AUD/USD trends.
12:23, 7 January 2025
US Non-Farm Payrolls data forecast to reveal solid labour market
Explore the December 2024 Non-Farm Payrolls report, revealing job growth, wage trends, and labor market resilience. Analyze its implications for Federal Reserve policies, inflation control, and financial markets.
10:29, 7 January 2025
Euro forecast: third party data roundup
In 2024, the euro’s outlook appeared more stable. Read on for our 2025 and beyond insights.
12:29, 31 December 2024
Market Analysis: US stocks face uncertainty as latest data sends mixed signals
US stocks took a tumble last week as the Fed predicted higher rates for longer, but a drop in PCE data brought back some positive momentum.
15:04, 23 December 2024
GBP drops as BOE vote split seems dovish
The BOE has left rates unchanged in December but a more dovish vote split has weighed on the pound.
13:15, 19 December 2024
A hawkish Fed cut sparks fresh volatility
Discover how the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance, revised SEP, and delayed inflation targets triggered market volatility, with stocks tumbling, bond yields surging, and a stronger US Dollar reshaping investor outlooks.
12:46, 19 December 2024
Gold Latest: XAU/USD stuck within range ahead of the FOMC meeting
Gold traders await the FOMC meeting to determine how many rate cuts to expect in 2025.
11:25, 18 December 2024
GBP/USD in focus ahead of FED and BOE meetings
Both the Federal Reserve and Bank of England will deliver their updated monetary policies this week, with GBP/USD likely to experience increased momentum.
17:33, 17 December 2024
