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
FOMC Decision Review: Rates unchanged as central bank raises inflation and interest rate forecasts
The FOMC left Federal Funds Rate unchanged at a target range of 5.25 to 5.50%.
10:18, 5 September 2024
Bank of Japan Preview: Markets look for guidance from BOJ about timing of next hike
The Bank of Japan meets on Friday, 14th of June, 2024. We preview what to expect from the BOJ decision and how it might impact the USD/JPY and Nikkei 225.
10:13, 5 September 2024
RBNZ Preview: OCR expected to remain unchanged as central bank focuses on inflation
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand meets on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. We preview what to expect from the meeting and its possible impact on the NZD/USD.
10:08, 5 September 2024
US Non-Farm Payrolls Preview: Forecasts point to a stable labour market
US labour market conditions are expected to have remained stable in May. The latest Non-Farm Payrolls data will be released on Friday, June 7th, 2024, and will provide a health check on the US jobs market.
10:07, 5 September 2024
AUD/USD analysis: Focus turns to GDP data after unexpected CPI rise
Higher-than-expected monthly CPI data watered down expectations for RBA interest rate cuts in 2024; the markets will now shift attention to quarterly GDP data on Wednesday, June 5.
09:55, 5 September 2024
US Non-Farm Payrolls Preview: Forecasters tip softer labour market conditions
US labour market conditions are expected to have softened in June. The latest Non-Farm Payrolls data will be released on Friday, July 5th, 2024.
09:51, 5 September 2024
PCE Index Preview: Forecasts point to no change in headline or core inflation from a month earlier
The markets continue to look for signals of disinflation in the United States. The latest PCE Index data, the US Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, is released on May 31, 2024.
09:48, 5 September 2024
PCE Index Preview: Gradual decline in Fed’s preferred inflation indicator expected
The markets expect to see signs of continued disinflation in the United States. The latest PCE Index data, the US Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, is released on June 28, 2024.
09:38, 5 September 2024
RBA Meeting Preview: No change to policy expected, markets look for fresh guidance
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.35% when it meets on Tuesday, June 18th, 2024, at 2:30 PM (AEST).
09:26, 5 September 2024
Capital.com | Interim results for the period ended 30 June 2024
Capital.com, the high-growth global trading platform and fintech group whose trading volumes surpassed USD$1trn in 2023, announces interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2024 (H1 24).
10:14, 3 September 2024
