Esteban Ma
573 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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From $3,500 to $6,000: Peter Schiff’s Bullish 2026 Outlook for Gold and Miners
TradingKey - Fueled by expectations of Fed rate cuts, political turmoil, and broader macroeconomic uncertainty, gold prices surged past $3,500 per ounce during Tuesday’s Asian trading session, setting a new all-time high. Wall Street’s famed “gold bull,” Peter Schiff, says the market is in the best
Tue, Sep 2
Trump’s “Autocratic Politics” Fueled Capital Shifts from Treasuries to Gold, Says Ray Dalio
TradingKey - As markets focus on U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and its cascading effects, gold prices have surged to a record high of $3,500 per ounce. Bridgewater Associates’ Ray Dalio said capital is shifting from U.S. Treasuries to gold — a trend
Tue, Sep 2
Japan’s Long-Term Bonds Pass a Key Test as 10-Year JGB Auction Sees Strongest Demand in Two Years
TradingKey - Amid rising expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike and lingering concerns over fiscal deficits, Tuesday’s 10-year Japanese government bond (JGB) auction was seen as a critical stress test for the health of demand in Japan’s bond market. Fortunately, the auction results came in
Tue, Sep 2
Trump’s Government Interventionism Takes Shape: A Fourth Industry in the Crosshairs?
TradingKey - Using Intel as a model, the Trump administration is shaping a new form of “state capitalism” — “subsidies for equity.” By examining cases like Intel, defense contractors, and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, experts are identifying the selection criteria behind Trump’s interventionist
Mon, Sep 1
The Hidden Cost of U.S. Chipmaking Controls: Korean Memory Giants Pay the Price, Alibaba Grins
TradingKey - As Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang previously stated, the U.S. government’s years-long restrictions on exporting chips and advanced technology to China have proven ineffective. On Monday, shares of Samsung and SK Hynix plunged after being removed from the U.S. “Validated End-User” (VEU) list,
Mon, Sep 1
Yuan Appreciation Accelerates on Strong Fixing, but the Road Back to 6 Isn’t Smooth
TradingKey - Since late August, the Chinese yuan has entered a phase of rapid appreciation. Supported by a stronger CNY daily reference rate guidance, domestic policy stimulus, and a weakening U.S. dollar, the offshore yuan (CNH) hit a 2025 year-to-date high last week. Hedge funds and major
Mon, Sep 1
Hedge Funds Bet on Yen Breaking Out of August’s Range Weakness on External Risks
TradingKey - The Japanese yen has been confined to a narrow trading range throughout August, caught between the Bank of Japan’s rate hike prospects and concerns over Japan’s fiscal deficit. Now, with growing external disruptions — including shifts in U.S. monetary policy — hedge funds are increasing
Mon, Sep 1
The Fed’s Fight for Survival — Markets Stay Calm While Economists Sound the Alarm
TradingKey - According to a recent Financial Times survey, most economists believe financial markets are still underestimating the long-term economic damage caused by President Donald Trump’s efforts to politicize the Federal Reserve, warning that an independent central bank could become a governmen
Mon, Sep 1
What Is the Fed’s Monetary Policy Framework? Does the 2025 Update Mean a More Hawkish or Dovish Fed?
TradingKey - As Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled rate cuts at the 2025 Jackson Hole symposium, the Fed also unveiled a major update to its five-year monetary policy framework review, reflecting the need to adapt to new economic realities. Compared to the 2020 framework, the 2025 version
Fri, Aug 29
Q2 China Food Delivery War Wraps: Alibaba Wins, JD.com Struggles, Meituan Hit Most
TradingKey - After Alibaba released its Q1 FY2026 earnings, the second-quarter financial results for the three main players in China’s food delivery war — Meituan, JD.com, and Alibaba — are now all public. Alibaba emerged as the biggest winner, gaining the most market share with the smallest profit
Fri, Aug 29
The Cloud Capex Trap: Is NVIDIA Losing Control of Its Own Growth Trajectory?
TradingKey - Nvidia (NVDA) delivered better-than-expected growth in its Q2 FY2026 earnings, but a slowdown in its key growth engine — the data center segment — has sparked a new concern: While the deceleration was expected, amid rising fears of an AI bubble, an increasing number of Wall Street
Fri, Aug 29
U.S. Scraps Small Parcels Tariff Exemption, Costing Small Businesses, Adding $10B to Treasury
TradingKey - The U.S. policy eliminating tariff exemptions for small packages — expanding from China to a global scope — officially took effect on August 29. Industry insiders warn that this change in the de minimis rule is severely disrupting small business supply chains, limiting consumer choice
Fri, Aug 29
U.S. PCE Set to Take Center Stage Friday — And It’s Not Just About Tariffs
TradingKey - The U.S. July Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index will be released on Friday, August 29. With Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledging that September could mark a policy turning point, economists expect this PCE report will not derail a September rate cut, but
Fri, Aug 29
Investment Advisors Drive Bitcoin and Ether Institutionalization, But the Push Behind May Also Be a Threat
TradingKey - Fueled by the Trump administration’s aggressive push to legalize cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, Wall Street investment advisors have emerged as the largest known buyers of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs after retail investors — signaling a shift of crypto assets from speculative
Thu, Aug 28
Why Investors Aren’t Fazed by Trump Firing Lisa Cook From Fed Board
TradingKey - After U.S. President Donald Trump announced the immediate dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the long-term bond market reacted first with a steepening yield curve, while risk assets like U.S. equities did not suffer the expected shock. Now, even long-term Treasury yields
Thu, Aug 28
Four Key Disappointments in Nvidia’s Q2 FY2026 Earnings That Investors Can’t Ignore
TradingKey - AI chip leader Nvidia (NVDA) delivered revenue and profit growth above expectations in its second fiscal quarter ended July, with over 50% year-on-year growth, showcasing its strong momentum and leadership in artificial intelligence. However, capital markets viewed the report as “not
Thu, Aug 28
Meituan’s Food Delivery War Cracks as Q2 Profit Plummets 89% on Core Weakness and Expanding Losses
TradingKey - Fueled by “irrational competition” in the food delivery sector, Meituan (3690.HK) saw its Q2 2025 net profit crash 89% due to a surge in sales expenses. With its core local services business underperforming and new ventures deepening losses, the delivery giant faces mounting pressure on
Wed, Aug 27
India’s Bold Pivot: Using Tariff Pressure as a Trigger for Tax Cuts and Bureaucracy Reform
TradingKey - The Trump administration’s imposition of a 50% tariff on Indian goods has pushed the decades-long U.S.-India relationship into a “darkest hour.” Rather than capitulate, India has responded by launching deep domestic reforms aimed at long-standing structural problems — particularly its
Wed, Aug 27
The ‘Boiling Frog’ Playbook: Why Wall Street’s Relief Over the Fed Is Premature
TradingKey - President Donald Trump’s direct move to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has sparked intense debate on the politicization of the Fed, with The Wall Street Journal declaring the potential “end of Fed independence.” While long-term U.S. Treasury yields reacted immediately, U.S.
Wed, Aug 27
Ahead of Nvidia’s “Make-or-Break” Q2 Earnings, Here's What Analysts Have to Say
TradingKey - Nvidia (NVDA), the leader of the artificial intelligence wave, is about to release its second-quarter 2025 earnings (Q2 FY2026), a report widely regarded as “the most important earnings report in the market.” Nvidia’s results will serve as a litmus test for whether the AI-driven demand
Wed, Aug 27
