Esteban Ma
💼TradingKey Financial Editor
🏅CFA Level 2 CANDIDATE
📊Stocks | Cryptocurrency | Commodities
Summary
Esteban Ma, CFA Level 2 CANDIDATE, is a financial editor at TradingKey, 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 and macroeconomic analysis.
Areas of Expertise
Macroeconomic Research: Analysing Federal Reserve policy, inflation trends, and employment growth
Crypto Finance: Analysing blockchain projects
Data Modeling: Proficient in building and analysing statistical models
Market Insights: Keenly capturing market trends, reporting headline news, and conducting in-depth analyses
Experience
TradingKey｜Financial Editor 2023 - Present · Shenzhen Responsible for writing and publishing real-time news and in-depth analysis articles in the fields of macroeconomics, stock markets, cryptocurrencies, and commodities. Gate.io｜Financial Analyst 2021 - 2023 · Shenzhen Focused on analysing blockchain projects and on-chain ecosystems, building models for traditional finance and crypto finance, and interpreting on-chain metrics and market trends.
Total 622 articles
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
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
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
