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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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.
Thu, Apr 3
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
A Shift from Hardware to Software in the AI Industry Cycle - These AI Software Stocks Deserve Attention!
TradingKey – The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has shifted the spotlight from proprietary models like ChatGPT to open-source alternatives like DeepSeek in just a few years. Capital markets are now pricing in a new AI cycle: the transition from the AI hardware era to...
Tue, Mar 18
An Overview of U.S. Government Shutdowns: Causes and Consequences
TradingKey - A government shutdown is a uniquely American political event. After former President Donald Trump orchestrated the longest and most costly government shutdown in history during his first term, the risk of another shutdown has resurfaced at the start of his second term.
Fri, Mar 14
How Artificial Intelligence Benefits Health Care: 10 AI Healthcare Stocks to Watch
TradingKey - With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), beyond the well-known large language models such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek, people are continuously exploring new AI applications and investigating how the cutting-edge technologies driving the "Fourth Industrial Revolution"...
Wed, Mar 12
An Overview of US Labour Reports: A Guide to Nonfarm Payrolls(NFP) & Market Impact
TradingKey - When it comes to US economic data, the Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) is indeed one of the most significant indicators. This employment report, covering more than 90% of the employed population in the U.S., often causes significant fluctuations in US stocks, foreign exchange, and gold on the...
Fri, Mar 7
An Overview of DeepSeek: The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Industry Value Chain & the Best Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) to Watch
As major US tech giants compete to expand their capital expenditures (CapEx) to enhance AI infrastructure construction, the launch of China's large model DeepSeek R1, at the beginning of 2025, overturned the entire capital market and tech industry’s perception. DeepSeek flipped the narrative...
Wed, Mar 5
3 Key US Economic Growth Indicators: Why The PMI & Retail Sales Matter
TradingKey - In addition to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), terms like Nonfarm Payrolls, "Terror data", and the PMI often appear in media headlines and influence the flow of funds in the capital market.
Mon, Mar 3
