Esteban Ma
454 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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Weak Dollar as a Safety Net for U.S. Stocks? Morgan Stanley Remains Bullish: The Quality Stock Cycle Isn’t Over
TradingKey - While major institutions have been advising against buying the dip in U.S. equities and continue to warn about the decline of American exceptionalism, Morgan Stanley analysts are bucking the trend, arguing that the weakening dollar is providing support for U.S. corporate earnings.
Mon, Apr 28
Doomsday Shadows Over the Dollar and U.S. Treasuries: Treasury Sales Pressure and Private Credit Risks Looming
TradingKey - Following the U.S. Treasury storm and the dollar's collapse in April, even with a rebound, the market appears unlikely to quickly regain confidence after such tsunami-like financial volatility. This episode may signal the beginning of a new world order or a new investment paradigm.
Mon, Apr 28
U.S. Price Hikes Surge: From Amazon, Temu, and Shein to Procter & Gamble and Unilever
TradingKey - Due to the impact of high tariff policies, whether it’s U.S. online retailers or offline consumer brands, cheap goods or luxury brands, American consumers are facing a wave of price increases. Fast-fashion giant Shein has even seen some products surge by more than threefold.
Mon, Apr 28
Preview of Trump’s First Economic Report Card: U.S. Q1 2025 GDP May Signal Official Recession
TradingKey - April 30, 2025, marks the 100th day of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, and the market will also receive the first economic report card of the Trump 2.0 administration—U.S. Q1 2025 GDP. Wall Street analysts widely predict that GDP growth will slow sharply to near-zero...
Mon, Apr 28
"Five Sins" of Trump 2.0's First 100 Days: How a Pro-Business President Undermines "America First"?
TradingKey - U.S. President Donald Trump is approaching the 100-day mark of his second term on April 30. However, sharp declines in U.S. stocks, bonds, and the dollar, alongside rising recession forecasts from Wall Street, reflect widespread dissatisfaction with his administration’s performance.
Mon, Apr 28
Outlook for Trump 2.0's Second 100 Days: Tax Cuts Bill – Widening Wealth Gap, Unwanted U.S. Debt?
TradingKey - In the first 100 days of Trump’s 2.0, his administration focused on cutting government spending, imposing high tariffs, and challenging the Federal Reserve. Looking ahead to the second 100 days of Trump 2.0, the centerpiece of his agenda will likely be a new tax cuts bill...
Sun, Apr 27
Behind Trump's Battle with the Fed: Is Not Firing Powell Just a "Scapegoat Strategy"?
TradingKey - The uproar over U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has temporarily subsided. Some argue that this may be Trump’s "scapegoat strategy" to shift focus, instead of the pressure from the sharp declines in U.S. stocks and bonds.
Sun, Apr 27
Is a U.S. Economic Recession Looming This Summer? The Path: Early Buying in April, Weak Transport in May, Layoffs in June
TradingKey - Amid the shock of Trump's tariffs, signs of early purchasing and inventory replenishment have emerged among major U.S. companies, as reflected in their earnings reports and guidance. Wall Street economists predict that the economic downturn triggered by the U.S. trade war will become...
Sun, Apr 27
Intel Q1 Earnings Beat, Q2 Guidance Misses: This "Lesson" Deserves More Attention!
TradingKey - Former semiconductor giant Intel (INTC.US) reported stronger-than-expected earnings for the first quarter of 2025. However, weaker guidance for the second quarter sent its shares down 5% in after-hours trading. While concerns over the pace of business recovery and the impact of U.S...
Fri, Apr 25
Apple's Tariff Self-Rescue: All U.S.-Sold iPhones Might Shift from "Made in China" to "Made in India"
TradingKey - In response to the U.S.-China tariff war, Apple (AAPL.US) is accelerating its supply chain diversification strategy, with plans to move all iPhone assembly for the U.S. market from China to India by 2026.
Fri, Apr 25
April Tokyo CPI Rises to 3.5%: Can the Bank of Japan Proceed with Rate Hikes Without Worry?
TradingKey - In April, inflation in Tokyo reached its highest level in two years, potentially strengthening the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to resolve further interest rate hikes. This development aligns with the BOJ’s previous stance that there is no need to alter its fundamental policy trajectory, and...
Fri, Apr 25
Breakthrough in U.S.-China Tariff War? Reports Suggest China is Preparing an Exemption List
TradingKey - Following continued signals from U.S. President Donald Trump to reduce tariffs in a bid to facilitate trade negotiations, reports indicate that China is considering suspending tariffs on select U.S. goods, including semiconductors, medical equipment, and chemicals.
Fri, Apr 25
"Make or Break"? Trump Changes Stance Again: May Reimpose Reciprocal Tariffs Within Weeks
TradingKey - Less than 100 days into his presidency, U.S. President Donald Trump has performed yet another round of policy flip-flopping on tariffs. Just two weeks after granting a "90-day pause," Trump stated that if the U.S. fails to reach agreements with its trading partners, he will reimpose...
Thu, Apr 24
U.S. Spares "Yen" Talks, BOJ Rate Hike to Delay, Yen Weakness Returns?
TradingKey - After U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the Trump administration would not seek specific exchange rate targets in trade talks with Japan, the yen fell sharply, with the dollar-yen pair rising over 1%. The market now turns its attention to the second round of U.S.-Japan..
Thu, Apr 24
Has Trump Headwind Eased? Wall Street Remains Skeptical: Continuing to Bet Against the Dollar and U.S. Stocks
TradingKey - Wall Street remains unconvinced that confidence in the dollar has been restored: analysts continue to bet against the dollar and U.S. equities.
Thu, Apr 24
Trump's Attack on Firing Powell Not Over Yet? Will the Fed's Independence Fall Off Its Pedestal?
TradingKey - Less than a hundred days into Donald Trump’s return to the White House, his administration has not only imposed historically rare high tariffs but is also pushing to boundaries of U.S. law by attempting to directly remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Thu, Apr 24
Flight from Dollar Assets Forces Trump to Back Down: High Tariffs and Threats to Fire Fed Chair Powell Eased
TradingKey - After two weeks of a massive flight from dollar assets, U.S. President Donald Trump’s relentless pursuit of high tariffs and his controversial plan to challenge the dollar's dominance by threatening to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have proven unsustainable.
Wed, Apr 23
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Is Tesla's Q1 Earnings Report a Turning Point? Musk to Resign from DOGE as Tariff War Eases
TradingKey - Despite electric vehicle leader Tesla (TSLA.US) posting disappointing results for the first quarter of 2025, with both revenue and profits declining, the two major "headaches" that have been worrying the market seem to be on the verge of being resolved: CEO Elon Musk is set to step...
Wed, Apr 23
Japan Selling U.S. Bonds to Defend the Yen? Japanese Yen Surges to 140 as Japan Defies U.S. Pressure
TradingKey - As the weakening of the dollar intensifies, the yen has strengthened, breaking through the 140 level. Meanwhile, one of the key players behind the "U.S. Treasury storm" that occurred after President Trump’s reciprocal tariff policy took effect in early April has been confirmed to be...
Tue, Apr 22
Ishiba Takes a Hard Line as Japanese Auto and Tourism Industries Already Feel the Pain of Trump's Tariffs
TradingKey - As the impact of Trump’s tariffs on the real economy begins to surface, and more countries voice opposition to Trump’s tariff policies, Japan appears to be adopting a tougher stance in its trade negotiations with the U.S.
Tue, Apr 22
