Esteban Ma
17 Articles
Esteban Ma, CFA Level 2 CANDIDATE, is a financial editor at TradingKey, mainly focusing on covering equities, cryptocurrencies and commodities. With two years of experience in crypto at Gate.io Research and three years in comprehensive finance, he specializes in cryptocurrency industry analysis and macroeconomic analysis.
He passed the Certificate of Security Qualification(CSQ) and Certificate of Futures Qualification(CFQ).
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Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs and Commodities Trading: Gold Rises, Copper Falls – Is Risk Aversion King?
TradingKey - Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a comprehensive baseline tariff and reciprocal tariffs, international gold prices surged to new all-time highs, while concerns over sluggish global economic growth weighed on copper prices, which had risen sharply before the...
9 hours ago
Trump’s Tariff Shield, Musk’s Return to Roots: Tesla’s Road Ahead Remains Bumpy？
TradingKey – As U.S. President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs roil global markets, Tesla—often seen as a rare tariff "winner" due to its U.S.-focused production and CEO Elon Musk’s imminent exit from a White House advisory role to refocus on automaking—may still face significant challenges.
9 hours ago
Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs Spark the Trade War of the Century! Global Economy Enters Recession Narrative
TradingKey - On April 2, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled his reciprocal tariff plan, imposing a 10% "minimum baseline tariff" on all trading partners and higher "reciprocal tariffs" on more than 60 countries with the largest trade deficits with the United States.
11 hours ago
March Nonfarm Payroll Preview: Tariff Impact Takes Hold, U.S. Employment Continues to Soften – Is the S&P 500’s Decline Far From Over?
TradingKey - On April 4, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the March nonfarm payroll report. Wall Street expects that, due to the impact of Trump's tariffs, U.S. companies' hiring intentions have weakened, and nonfarm payrolls will decline.
Wed, Apr 2
Trump's Promise-Fulfilling Week? Beyond Reciprocal Tariffs, GOP Tax Cuts Set to Deliver Good News
TradingKey – As the public awaits President Donald Trump’s formal announcement of reciprocal tariffs on April 2, his tax-cut agenda may also notch a milestone victory this week. U.S. Republicans are drafting a tax bill that includes raising the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap from $10,000..
Wed, Apr 2
April 2 "Trump Liberation Day": Businesses and Consumers Struggle to Protect Their Wallets—Where Are the Safe Havens for Investors?
TradingKey – U.S. President Donald Trump is set to officially announce a reciprocal tariff plan at 4:00 PM local time on April 2 in the White House Rose Garden, as U.S. stocks continue to suffer amid volatile trade policy shifts.
Wed, Apr 2
Understanding CBOE Volatility Index & How to Trade the VIX
TradingKey - During periods of turbulence in global capital markets, the CBOE VIX Index frequently makes headlines in major media outlets. Commonly viewed as a forward-looking indicator for U.S. equities, the VIX has historically spiked ahead of sharp declines in stock markets—highlighting its...
Wed, Apr 2
Ten Questions About the U.S. Debt Ceiling: What Is the X-Date? How Does It Differ from a Government Shutdown?
TradingKey — As U.S. borrowing continues to surge, breaching the statutory debt ceiling, the Treasury Department under Janet Yellen has been relying on cash reserves and extraordinary measures since early January 2025. However, these temporary solutions are nearing exhaustion. The so-called X-date..
Fri, Mar 28
Congressional Stock Trades: Unlock the Wealth Code of U.S. Politicians on Capitol Hill
TradingKey - In the U.S. capital markets, beyond the savvy strategists at major institutions like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan, a group of U.S. Congress members has investors’ attention with their market acumen and performance — earning them the nickname "Congressional Stock Gods."
Tue, Mar 25
What Are Defensive Stocks? Should You Buy Them Now? Are Defense Stocks Defensive?
TradingKey - Defensive stocks are seen as "safe havens" during economic downturns because their products or services maintain stable demand regardless of economic cycles. Warren Buffett’s investment success is largely attributed to his preference for defensive blue-chip stocks.
Fri, Mar 21
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