Esteban Ma
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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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Accelerated De-dollarization, Bearish Sentiment on the Dollar Reaches Historic Extreme! Can the Dollar Index Hold 100?
TradingKey - Amid the sharp decline in the U.S. dollar and Treasury bonds, U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff war has escalated into a broader battle to defend confidence in the U.S. currency. Wall Street analysts are warning that the administration’s extreme and unpredictable policies are...
Mon, Apr 14
Trump Exempts 3C Tariffs, Apple-Related Stocks Surge! Beware of Trump's Reversal Amid Apple’s Moment in the Spotlight
TradingKey - The U.S. government’s decision to exempt smartphones, computers, and other electronics from reciprocal tariffs may allow Apple (AAPL.US) to be the first major beneficiary of a reprieve from President Donald Trump's tariffs. Apple's after-hours stock price surged as much as 8%, while...
Mon, Apr 14
No Need for iPhone Price Hikes: How Apple Can Save Itself Under Trump's Tariff Threat
TradingKey – Analysts at Morgan Stanley have proposed a multi-pronged strategy to help Apple avoid passing these costs on to consumers: expand production in India, revamp its product lineup, and extend installment payment options.
Fri, Apr 11
Is the Global Monetary System Entering a Century-Defining Shift? Dollar Plummets Below 100, as Euro and Yen Surge
TradingKey – This week, the U.S. dollar continued its decline, while traditional safe-haven currencies such asthe Japanese yen, euro, and Swiss franc rallied. Trump’s unpredictable tariff shifts have eroded investor confidence in both the U.S. economy and its government’s credibility.
Fri, Apr 11
Berkshire Hathaway’s Cautious Issuance of Japanese Bonds: Is Buffett Buying the Dip in Japanese Stocks and Exiting U.S. Equities?
TradingKey – Amid a sharp downturn in both U.S. and Japanese equities triggered by President Trump's renewed tariff policies, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRKB.US) has returned to Japanese bonds. While this latest bond issuance is the smallest since Berkshire entered Japan in 2019, it has..
Fri, Apr 11
What Are Basis Trades That Triggered the Bond Sell-off Storm? Is a U.S. Liquidity Crisis Imminent?
TradingKey - Just ahead of the implementation of President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff policy, the U.S. witnessed a simultaneous selloff in both risk assets and traditionally safe-haven Treasuries. A key driver is the widespread use of highly leveraged "basis trades" by hedge funds.
Fri, Apr 11
Trump Put Emerges, VIX Index Plummets in Largest One-Day Drop! Is It Time to Short Volatility?
TradingKey - Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 90-day suspension of tariffs for certain countries, the CBOE VIX panic index, which had recently doubled, plummeted by 35.75%—its largest single-day decline on record. Trading in VIX-related futures and ETF products was...
Thu, Apr 10
Why Did Trump Reverse Course on Tariffs? Economic Recession or U.S. Bond Storm Too Much to Bear?
TradingKey - In less than 24 hours, U.S. President Donald Trump reversed course on his newly implemented tariff policy, announcing a 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs for selected countries. Analysts attribute the sudden policy U-turn to mounting pressure from plunging stock markets, bond...
Thu, Apr 10
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U.S. Stocks, Bonds, and Dollar All Hit: Under the "Schrödinger's Trump Administration," U.S. Assets No Longer Safe Havens
TradingKey - Amid the escalating risks posed by President Trump’s asymmetrical "reciprocal tariffs" and the unpredictable nature of his policymaking—likened by some analysts to "Schrödinger’s cat"—risky assets tumbled across the board on Tuesday. Even traditional safe havens such as the U.S...
Wed, Apr 9
Intensifying U.S.-China Tariff War: Yuan Depreciation in Motion as Exchange Rate Hits Record Low
In addition to imposing counter-tariffs, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) appears to be pursuing an orderly depreciation of the yuan, having lowered the currency’s central parity rate of the yuan against the U.S. dollar for five consecutive trading days.
Wed, Apr 9
U.S. Stock Rebound Fizzles as VIX Soars; Navarro Warns Tariff War to Escalate Further!
TradingKey - On the eve of the implementation of the U.S. reciprocal tariffs, hopes for successful trade negotiations briefly lifted investor sentiment, propelling the S&P 500 up 4% in early trading. However, the Trump administration’s firm commitment to its tariff strategy soon underscored the...
Wed, Apr 9
Oil Below $40 Isn’t a Joke! Tariffs Hit the Global Economy, and OPEC Throws in the Towel
TradingKey - Following a plunge in international oil prices to their lowest levels in four years, Goldman Sachs has presented an extreme scenario: Brent crude oil falling below $40 per barrel.
Tue, Apr 8
What is a Steepening Yield Curve? How to Choose Short-Term and Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETFs?
U.S. Treasuries are universally regarded as the "king of safe-haven assets," offering "risk-free returns" during periods of economic crises, financial turmoil, and geopolitical conflict. Compared to other safe-haven instruments—such as gold, the Japanese yen, the Swiss franc, or sovereign bonds...
Tue, Apr 8
90-Day Tariff Pause Sparks False Hope for 15 Minutes: Can It Reveal a Glimmer of Hope for U.S. Stocks?
TradingKey - On April 7, 2025, global markets suffered a "Black Monday," but U.S. equities briefly rallied amid a false report suggesting a "90-day tariff pause." The Nasdaq Composite and semiconductor indices, which had been battered earlier in the day, ultimately closed in positive territory.
Tue, Apr 8
U.S.-Japan Tariff Talks May Get "Priority" Treatment, Nikkei Surges 6%! A Familiar Opportunity to Buy the Dip in Japanese Stocks
TradingKey - Following the "Black Monday" on April 7, when U.S. reciprocal tariffs rattled global markets and sent Japan's stock market plunging nearly 8%, positive developments in U.S.-Japan tariff negotiations have sparked a strong rebound in Japanese equities. The sharp reversal has reminded...
Tue, Apr 8
Being the First Country to Counter Trump's Tariffs, China: Ample Room for Rate Cuts and RRR Reductions
TradingKey - In response to the U.S. tariff war, China became the first country globally to implement reciprocal counter-tariffs. Following this move, the official Chinese official media outlet People’s Daily emphasized that China possesses strong resilience against the impact of U.S. tariff hikes..
Mon, Apr 7
Global "Black Monday," U.S. Bonds Shine: How Will the Fed Navigate Between Recession and Rising Inflation?
TradingKey - Donald Trump's newly announced reciprocal tariff plan has taken global markets by surprise, sending the Nasdaq Composite into a technical bear market. At the same time, gold, typically considered a safe-haven asset, has been pushed into the role of a firefighter amid the financial...
Mon, Apr 7
Trump's Firm Stance on Tariffs Triggers a "Black Monday"! Nikkei Plummets 9%
TradingKey - The negative impacts of Donald Trump's newly announced tariff policies are escalating rapidly, with global markets appearing to echo the turmoil of the infamous "Black Monday." On Monday, April 7th, during the first half-hour of trading, Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged...
Mon, Apr 7
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...
Thu, Apr 3
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.
Thu, Apr 3
