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 CPI Preview: US inflation expected to grind lower amid fears about sticky prices
US CPI data is released on Wednesday, 10 April. We preview what to expect from the data, how it could influence US Federal Reserve policy, and analyse the NASDAQ (US Tech 100).
15:24, 9 April 2024
ECB Preview: rate-cut timeline expected
Markets expect the ECB to confirm a rate cut in June
13:56, 8 April 2024
How escalating geopolitical tensions are impacting oil markets
The bullish momentum in oil prices remains strong as escalating geopolitical tensions raise concerns about supply.
13:37, 4 April 2024
Swing Mapping Part 2: Trade Entry Techniques
Welcome to part 2 of our 3-part series on swing mapping – a highly underestimated technique that can be applied to any market on any timeframe.
10:59, 4 April 2024
Capital.com opens new regional Head Office in UAE under #NextGenFDI Initiative
Global fintech firm wins full regulatory approval from UAE Securities and Commodities Authority to deal in securities in UAE.
07:46, 3 April 2024
Forex Majors Test Key Levels
The US dollar has shown signs of strength in recent trading sessions, buoyed by encouraging developments in the US manufacturing sector. Specifically, the dollar's rise comes on the heels of news that the US manufacturing industry expanded in March for the first time since September 2022.
14:16, 2 April 2024
Gold latest: XAU/USD pushing to new highs despite stronger PMIs
Gold moves higher despite a stronger USD
09:10, 2 April 2024
DAX 40 and EURO STOXX 50 continue their rise to new highs
European stocks continue to move higher as markets expect a rate cut from the ECB in June
12:23, 28 March 2024
US Tech 100 retreats as markets digest the latest projections from the Fed
The US stock market retreats from recent highs as traders anticipate fewer cuts from the Fed
12:43, 25 March 2024
Oil moves higher as geopolitical risks escalate, WTI faces key resistance range
Increased tensions between Russia and Ukraine lead to higher risks of supply disruptions
10:52, 25 March 2024
