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 624 articles
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
Mon, Oct 13
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
Sat, Oct 11
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...
Sat, Oct 11
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
Sat, Oct 11
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.
Sat, Oct 11
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.
Sat, Oct 11
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
Fri, Oct 10
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
Fri, Oct 10
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
Fri, Oct 10
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.
Thu, Oct 9
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.
Thu, Oct 9
TSMC Q3 Revenue Hits Record High; 31.4% YoY Growth in September Confirms AI Demand Surge
TradingKey - According to results released on October 9, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, reported NT$330.98 billion in consolidated revenue for September 2025 — the third-highest monthly figure in its history and the strongest September
Thu, Oct 9
AMD Shares Surge 43% in Three Days as Analysts Bet on OpenAI Deal to Shatter the Runner-Up Mold
TradingKey - A landmark equity-for-compute deal between AMD and OpenAI has prompted Wall Street to reassess the long-term prospects and competitive standing of this Nvidia challenger. In just one week, nearly 30 analysts updated ratings and price targets, sending AMD’s stock soaring 43% over three
Thu, Oct 9
Gaza Peace Plan Challenges Gold’s Record High at $4,000 — Technical Overbought Signals Correction
TradingKey - After gold’s historic breakthrough above $4,000 per ounce, easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have cooled investor enthusiasm, while its overbought technical condition is prompting traders to consider profit-taking.
Thu, Oct 9
Quantum Meets Medicine: Novo Nordisk and Denmark Back Global Flagship Quantum Venture Fund
TradingKey - As Novo Nordisk faces growing pressure in the U.S. weight-loss drug market, the Danish pharmaceutical giant is accelerating its push into a futuristic frontier: quantum computing for medicine. In a major move, it has partnered with the Danish government to invest in the world’s largest
Thu, Oct 2
Tesla Q3 Delivery Preview: After Best Monthly Gain in 2025, Can It Deliver Another Big Move?
TradingKey - Leading electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla (TSLA) is set to release its Q3 2025 delivery report on Thursday, October 2. After Tesla’s stock posted its best monthly performance of 2025 in September, Wall Street expects the automaker — which is regaining brand momentum — to deliver a
Thu, Oct 2
How to Trade a U.S. Government Shutdown? Stocks Aren’t a Sure Bet while Gold Shines Brighter
TradingKey - The U.S. government officially shut down on October 1 after the Senate once again rejected a temporary spending bill, triggering the first shutdown in seven years. Despite rising political and economic uncertainty, both U.S. stocks and gold hit new all-time highs. Analysts say the
Thu, Oct 2
China-BHP Tensions Mount as State-run CMRG Moves to Block All BHP Iron Ore Shipments
TradingKey - Amid a breakdown in long-term contract negotiations, China has escalated its pressure on BHP Group, Australia’s largest company and the world’s biggest mining firm, imposing a sweeping restriction: halting all new purchases of BHP iron ore shipments.
Tue, Sep 30
Japan Sees Weakest Short-Term Bond Auction in 16 Years as BOJ Signals Time to Tighten
TradingKey - As calls for another rate hike grow louder among Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers and markets increasingly bet on a move as early as October, Tuesday’s auction of ¥2.7 trillion in two-year Japanese government bonds (JGBs) saw the weakest demand in 16 years.
Tue, Sep 30
Bitcoin Skeptic & Strategy’s Top Holder — Vanguard Plans to Enter Bitcoin ETF Race, Challenging BlackRock
TradingKey - Once a vocal “bitcoin skeptic” and currently the largest shareholder of Strategy (MSTR), Vanguard is taking a significant step into crypto: it plans to offer bitcoin and ether ETFs to clients.
Tue, Sep 30
