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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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What Big Bank Q3 Earnings Reveal About the U.S. Economy: Strong Consumers, Healthy Credit — But Divided Outlooks

TradingKey - As expected, the six major Wall Street banks — JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citi, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs — reported record-breaking or near-record results for Q3 2025. Despite ongoing macro challenges, their earnings paint a picture of resilient consumer

JPMorgan’s Q3 Rally Fizzles as Dimon Warns of “Cockroaches” Ahead

TradingKey - Despite the stellar Q3 earnings results, JPMorgan’s stock fell as much as 4% intraday, closing down 1.91%. The disconnect between performance and price reflects a market already priced for perfection, rising valuation concerns, and CEO Jamie Dimon’s stark warning about hidden credit

Wall Street’s Q3 Earnings Shine, But Red Flags Flash as Non-Bank Lending Grew

TradingKey - Beneath the Wall Street banks Q3 earnings' glossy headlines lies a growing systemic risk: a sharp rise in lending to non-bank financial institutions, raising concerns about leverage buildup and regulatory arbitrage — risks that could be amplified by Trump’s deregulation.

China’s September Core CPI Hits 1% for First Time in 19 Months, PPI Deflation Eases

TradingKey - Although China’s September CPI and PPI remained in negative year-on-year territory, the latest inflation data shows encouraging signs that efforts to combat deflation are gaining traction. Core CPI rose 1.0% YoY — the first time in 19 months it has reached the 1% threshold — while the

“Chat to Buy” Goes Live: Walmart x OpenAI Brings ChatGPT Shopping Experiences, Sending Stock to Record High

TradingKey - Just two weeks after launching instant checkout and partnering with Etsy and Shopify, OpenAI has landed a major new ally in the race to redefine e-commerce: Walmart. The integration of ChatGPT’s AI capabilities with Walmart’s massive user base and product ecosystem is turning AI-powered

TSMC Q3 Earnings Preview: Record Revenue Is a Lock, but an Upgraded Outlook Could Be the Real Catalyst

TradingKey - Global semiconductor foundry leader Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC, TSM) will report its Q3 2025 earnings on Thursday, October 16, before U.S. markets open. With record-breaking revenue already confirmed by monthly reports, analysts expect record profits and

What Is the Debasement Trade? Markets Have Picked Three Winners and One Loser

TradingKey - Since October, as the U.S. dollar, yen, and euro weaken, while gold, silver, and Bitcoin surge to new highs, Wall Street has embraced a powerful new investment narrative: the “Debasement Trade.” This term captures the extraordinary shift of capital from traditional currencies and

“The Strongest 3-Year Bull Market Ever” — Wall Street Bets on Year Four: Don’t Fight the Fed

TradingKey - As of October 12, 2025, the AI-driven U.S. equity bull market marks its third anniversary, with the S&P 500 up 83% and nearly $28 trillion in market value added. Despite lingering concerns over AI monetization and stretched valuations, historical precedent suggests this bull run is

U.S. Banks Q3 Earnings Preview: Big 5 Banks See Double-Digit EPS Growth, Investment Banking Hits 4-Year High

TradingKey - The 2025 U.S. earnings season kicks off this week with results from major banks. Amid elevated investor sentiment and the Trump administration pushing for deregulation, analysts expect another strong quarter for the banking sector — driven by booming trading activity and a resurgence

Repeat of the “April Crash, May TACO” Rally? As Trump Softens on Tariffs, Analysts Say Buy the Dip Begins Now

TradingKey - Less than two days after U.S. stocks plunged on renewed U.S.-China trade tensions and President Trump’s threat to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, both Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance abruptly shifted tone — reigniting the “TACO trade” (Trump Always Caves Out). Analysts say the

Japan’s Ruling Coalition Crumbles, But the Takaichi Trade Isn’t Off the Table, Analysts Say

TradingKey - The breakup of Japan’s long-standing ruling coalition between the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito, after 26 years, has thrown a wrench into Sanae Takaichi’s path to becoming Japan’s next prime minister. The presumptive first female premier champions fiscal expansion and

Next Fed Chair Shortlist of Five Revealed as Wall Street Outsider Gains Unexpected Traction

TradingKey - After weeks of evaluation, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has narrowed down the initial list of 11 candidates for the next Federal Reserve Chair — the successor to Jerome Powell — to a final group of five. While no clear frontrunner has emerged, one candidate stands out...

A Shutdown Like No Other: Mass Layoffs Have Begun as Missed Military Paychecks Loom

TradingKey - With Congress still failing to pass a spending bill, the U.S. government shutdown entered its 10th day on October 10. In a move to pressure Democrats, the Trump administration confirmed on Friday it has officially launched a federal workforce reduction program (RIFs) — marking the first

VIX Surges 32% on Trump’s Threat — Here’s What It Really Means for Investors

TradingKey - The sudden resurgence of the U.S.-China trade war, dormant for six months, caught financial markets off guard. On Friday, October 10, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) — a key gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility — soared 31.83% to 21.66, its highest level since early August.

What Drove the October 10 Sell-Off in U.S. Stocks? Why Wall Street Isn’t Panicking?

TradingKey - On Friday, October 10, U.S. stocks plunged amid a sudden escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions, echoing the sell-off seen in April. The S&P 500 dropped 2.71% — its largest single-day decline in six months — as investors reacted to renewed fears of a full-blown trade war.

Gold and Silver Retreat from Key Levels — But Analysts Stand Firm: This Is Not a Stock-Style Bubble

TradingKey - Gold and silver prices surged to historic highs this week before sharply pulling back — but the retreat has not derailed broader bullish sentiment. Analysts say the move reflects a healthy correction, with strong demand from retail investors and central banks confirming that the

Is the Dollar Bottoming Out? Overdone Rate Cut Bets Leave Dollar Bears Vulnerable

TradingKey - The “weak dollar” trade dominated foreign exchange markets in early 2025, with investors heavily betting on a declining U.S. dollar. But after the Federal Reserve delivered its first rate cut in September, that consensus has begun to crack. The Dollar Index (DXY), which fell over 10% in

Intel’s Make-or-Break Moment: First 18A Chip Debut Sets Stage for Comeback

TradingKey - As Intel (INTC) struggles to turn around its fortunes, the company unveiled on Thursday its first AI PC chip built on the next-generation 18A process node — a pivotal moment not only for Intel’s technological revival but also for the broader resurgence of U.S. semiconductor

Gold’s Surge Pulls Miners Higher, But “Fast Money” Fuels Discipline Crisis in the Sector

TradingKey - Yet even stronger than gold itself has been the performance of gold mining stocks, which have doubled ytd — outperforming not only AI stocks but also Bitcoin and most major asset classes. With this rally, industry voices are now warning of a looming crisis of financial discipline.

Beyond Streaming, Netflix Launches TV-Screen Games for First Time, Turning Phones Into Controllers

TradingKey - Four years after launching its gaming initiative, Netflix, the global streaming entertainment leader, is rolling out video games to television screens for the first time — marking a pivotal step in its broader growth strategy.

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