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
US Core CPI tipped to remain unchanged in September
US inflation expectations are steady, with core CPI projected to remain at 3.2% for September while headline inflation moderates to its lowest level since February 2021. Despite the US Federal Reserve delivering a 50 basis point interest rate cut in September, stronger-than-expected job market data has raised concerns about sustained economic demand and inflation pressures.
07:05, 9 October 2024
Meme stocks make a comeback, but blue chips deliver better returns for traders
Equity trading in Tesla, Coinbase and Apple report highest share of profits; use of stop loss protection reveals better risk-adjusted profits over the summer months
13:59, 8 October 2024
RBNZ expected to deliver “jumbo” rate cut
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is set to cut interest rates during its upcoming meeting, with expectations of either a 25 or 50 basis point reduction. This move follows a 25 basis point cut in August as the RBNZ responded to the country’s recessionary conditions and inflation concerns.
08:46, 8 October 2024
September Non-Farm Payrolls eases fears of US economic slowdown
Markets are reacting with a US Dollar surge and a potential trend reversal, highlighting the impact of robust economic activity outside of monetary policy influences.
07:42, 8 October 2024
September US Non-Farm Payrolls Preview
Kyle Rodda, Senior Market Analyst at Capital.com, previews the US Non-Farm Payrolls report for September. The article discusses market expectations of a stable labor market with 150,000 new jobs, an unchanged unemployment rate of 4.2%, and steady annual wage growth at 3.8%. It also highlights potential rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, revisions to past payroll data, and the reaction of various markets such as the US Dollar, S&P 500, and gold.
07:37, 2 October 2024
Market Analysis: China stimulus pushes DAX 40 higher, XAU/USD keeps climbing
Further Chinese stimulus sees European luxury stocks push higher whilst gold continues to reach new highs
13:31, 27 September 2024
GBP/USD Latest: rate differentials drive the momentum higher
GBP/USD remains bullish despite attempted pullback on Wednesday
16:43, 26 September 2024
Market Analysis: China stimulus boosts sentiment in equities and commodities
Stimulus in China boosts sentiment in global markets.
13:07, 24 September 2024
Market Analysis: WTI facing resistance despite upward bias
Oil prices regain some bullish momentum as geopolitical tensions persist.
12:29, 23 September 2024
RBA Preview: Rates to remain unchanged with inflation-fighting still the focus
RBA Governor Michelle Bullock emphasizes inflation challenges for Australia's economy, citing supply shocks and demand-supply imbalances. Discover insights on CPI trends, interest rates, and the central bank's strategy for managing price pressures in 2024.
11:58, 20 September 2024
