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)
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Articles by Ben Lobel
The year in review – a relentlessly dynamic 2024
2024 brought a gold boom, a dovish turn for central banks, endless macroeconomic upheaval, and so much more.
09:30, 14 January 2025
Market Analysis: oil rallies further as supply tightness dominates
Oil prices continue to surge as US sanctions on Russia and Iran are expected to tighten supply
16:24, 13 January 2025
Capital.com secures 4 wins at the IC Celebration of Investment Awards 2024
Capital.com, the high-growth global trading platform and fintech group whose trading volumes surpassed USD$1.7trn in 2024, is proud to announce it has been awarded 5-star ratings across 4 separate categories at the 29th Celebration of Investment Awards in London.
15:43, 13 January 2025
Wall Street drops and Dollar climbs following US NFPs, attention turns to CPI data
US NFPs surpass expectations, driving fears of inflation and Fed rate hikes. Markets now focus on CPI and Retail Sales data. NASDAQ faces pressure as yields rise.
09:02, 13 January 2025
Market Analysis: Copper Price Surges Amid China’s Stimulus-Driven Optimism
Copper prices surge at the start of 2025 as Chinese stimulus measures boost demand amid supply constraints
12:33, 9 January 2025
DAX 40 leads European gains as US equities struggle to recover
European equities outperform their US counterparts as higher yields weigh on US equities
13:49, 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
14:14, 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.
12:48, 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.
10:52, 7 January 2025
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.
14:58, 23 December 2024
