Ricky Xie
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Ricky Xie (Xie Weifeng) has accumulated several years of experience as a financial journalist and editor at major domestic media. He has a decade of practical experience in financial investments. He specializes in combining fundamental and technical analysis, and is proficient in using candlestick charts and technical patterns.
He is familiar with the trends of commodities and foreign exchange markets, and primarily focuses on swing trading within value ranges. By integrating fundamental analysis to determine the broader investment direction, he identifies entry and exit points from a technical perspective.
Mentally, Ricky pursues simplicity and clarity—like drawing water from a vast river with only a single scoop. His trading style emphasizes steadiness and stability, with a strong focus on risk management. He joined TradingKey in 2023 and is responsible for planning and producing financial content.
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September Jobs Report Clouds Fed’s Rate Cut Path Gold's Lack of Upward Momentum May Trigger Sell-Off
TradingKey - The U.S. government released the delayed September nonfarm payrolls report last week, showing a stronger-than-expected 119,000 jobs added—far exceeding the forecast of 50,000.
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AI Leader Nvidia (NVDA) Set to Report Q3 Earnings. Long-Delayed September Jobs Report Finally Set for Release【The week ahead】
Don’t miss the major events coming this week in the U.S. stock markets: Nvidia's Q3 earnings report, the Fed's September jobs report, monetary policy minutes, and more. Check out this article for more details.
Mon, Nov 17
Treasury Secretary Bessent, Multiple Fed Officials Set for Busy Speaking Week.CPI Release Remains in Limbo.【The week ahead】
TradingKey - U.S. stocks pulled back last week from record highs, with the tech sector posting its largest decline in nearly six months.
Mon, Nov 10
Gold Hovers at $4,000 Crossroads: Breakout or Pullback Ahead?
TradingKey - Gold retreated sharply after hitting an all-time high of $4,381 on October 20, briefly breaching the $3,900 level as profit-taking by bullish traders unwound a significant portion of accumulated long positions—effectively cooling speculative fervor.
Fri, Nov 7
AMD, Qualcomm and Arm Set to Report Earnings. Tesla Annual Shareholder Meeting Draws Market Attention【The week ahead】
TradingKey - This week, investors turn to a wave of earnings from companies at the heart of the artificial intelligence push. Key chipmakers reporting include AMD, Qualcomm, Arm, and Onsemi.
Mon, Nov 3
Meta (META), Microsoft (MSFT) and Other Tech Giants Set to Report Earning【The week ahead】
TradingKey - U.S. stocks closed at record highs last week as investors boosted bets on further Federal Reserve rate cuts following a batch of tame inflation data.
Mon, Oct 27
Tesla (TSLA) and Intel (INTC) to Report Q3 Earnings. September CPI Data Draws Renewed Attention【The week ahead】
TradingKey - The S&P 500 has been on a steady climb, setting record highs since April, but recently encountered a series of headwinds that have weighed on the rally. As the U.S. Q3 earnings season reaches its peak, this week brings key reports from Tesla (TSLA.US), Intel (INTC.US), and IBM Corp (IB
Mon, Oct 20
Fed Rate Cut Bets Heat Up as Gold Eyes $4,500 Threshold
TradingKey - Fed officials continued to strike a dovish tone, fueling market expectations for further rate cuts, as the central bank’s latest Beige Book also supported additional easing.
Thu, Oct 16
U.S. Q3 Earnings Season Kicks Off.Bank Stocks, TSMC Lead Off Earnings Season.What Monetary Signals Will Powell Deliver?【The week ahead】
TradingKey - On Friday, U.S. stocks plunged after former President Donald Trump issued fresh threats on tariffs, sending investor uncertainty sharply higher.
Mon, Oct 13
BOE Seen Poised for Further Rate Cuts.Sterling Seen Extending Slide Against Dollar
TradingKey - UK Economy Shows Persistent Weakness as Construction Slump Deepens.The UK economy remains under pressure, with S&P Global’s latest purchasing managers’ index (PMI) released on the 6th showing that construction activity contracted for a ninth consecutive month in September.
Thu, Oct 9
September Nonfarm Payrolls in Focus.U.S. Government Braces for Another Shutdown
TradingKey - Recent U.S. economic data showed resilience, dampening market expectations for dovish rate cuts. As a result, all three major U.S. equity indexes posted weekly losses last week, though the pullback was limited, and September overall remains a strong month for stocks.
Mon, Sep 29
Fed Officials Cool Hopes for Rate Cuts.Will Gold Price Rally Toward the $4,000 Threshold?
TradingKey - Since the Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis-point rate cut last week, market sentiment on future easing has turned divergent, with several Fed officials recently tempering expectations for additional cuts.
Thu, Sep 25
U.S. August PCE Inflation Data Released.What Signals Will Powell and Top Fed Officials Deliver?【The week ahead】
TradingKey - U.S. stocks extended gains last week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 1.05%, the Nasdaq Composite advancing 2.21%, and the S&P 500 climbing 1.22%.
Mon, Sep 22
Fed Rate Cut Finally Arrives,Dollar Index: Negative Catalysts Largely Priced In,Euro Rally May Be Running Out of Steam
Tradingkey - The Federal Reserve lowered the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 4.00%–4.25% late yesterday, as widely expected, and signaled two additional rate cuts this year.
Thu, Sep 18
Fed Rate Cuts Enter Final Countdown,Will BOJ, BOE and BoC Follow Suit with Rate Cuts?【The week ahead】
TradingKey - This week brings a “super central bank week,” with the Federal Reserve’s rate decision on September 18 widely expected to deliver a rate cut—potentially as large as 50 basis points.
Mon, Sep 15
U.S. August CPI Data Will Determine the Fed's Rate Cut Size，Apple’s Fall Launch Event Draws Investor Attention【The week ahead】
TradingKey - This week, markets will focus on the August CPI and PPI data—should inflation readings show further cooling, it could strengthen the case for a Fed rate cut.
Mon, Sep 8
U.S. August Nonfarm Payrolls Set to Draw Attention as Broadcom and Lululemon Prepare to Report Earnings【The week ahead】
TradingKey - U.S. stocks closed at record highs last week, yet the three major indexes ended the period in negative territory. The S&P 500 declined 0.1% for the week, while both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.19%.
Mon, Sep 1
U.S. July PCE and GDP Data Due as Nvidia Earnings Take Center Stage【The week ahead】
TradingKey - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish hints on potential rate cuts sparked a market rally, sending all three major U.S. stock indexes higher last Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high, while the S&P 500 snapped a five-day losing streak.
Mon, Aug 25
Jackson Hole Central Bank Summit: What Signal Will Powell Send? And What’s Next on Trump’s Tariff Agenda? 【The week ahead】
TradingKey - U.S. stock markets delivered solid gains last week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rising 0.94% and 0.81% respectively, both closing at new all-time highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.74%, just shy of reclaiming the 45,000 mark.
Mon, Aug 18
U.S. July CPI Data Set for Strong Release,U.S. Tariffs on Semiconductors and Pharmaceuticals May Be Imminent【The week ahead】
TradingKey - Last week, all three major U.S. equity indexes posted gains, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 1.35%, the S&P 500 advancing 2.43%, and the Nasdaq Composite surging 3.87%, while the Nasdaq-100 climbed 3.73%.
Mon, Aug 11
