Reddy Shiva Shankar

Reddy writes about money, markets, and the forces that move them. Over the past decade he has published more than a million words across some of the world's top financial and fintech publications, covering forex, crypto, commodities, and macroeconomic trends through some of the most volatile markets. He got into crypto early, understood DeFi before it became a buzzword, and has spent years translating what global market shifts actually mean for real trading decisions. He writes for traders, not textbooks.

Written by Reddy Shiva Shankar
Written by Reddy Shiva Shankar
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One US Inflation Number Is About to Change Everything for Australian TradersPCE cooled on July 31 and markets priced an 85% September rate cut probability. AUD/USD is at 0.70486 and gold at $4,405. Here is exactly how PCE moves Australian portfolios.
Aug 12, Wed
PCE cooled on July 31 and markets priced an 85% September rate cut probability. AUD/USD is at 0.70486 and gold at $4,405. Here is exactly how PCE moves Australian portfolios.
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Gold and Oil Are Moving in Opposite Directions in 2026. Here Is Exactly WhyOil crashed 7% on July 27 and gold rallied the same day. Brent is at $86.92 and gold at $4,405. Here is the mechanism Australian traders need to understand and how to trade both.
Aug 11, Tue
Oil crashed 7% on July 27 and gold rallied the same day. Brent is at $86.92 and gold at $4,405. Here is the mechanism Australian traders need to understand and how to trade both.
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Best ASX Dividend Stocks in 2026: The Banks Are Struggling to Grow Payouts. Here Is Where the Real Income IsThe RBA is at 4.35% and term deposits are paying 4%+. Morningstar just called out Australia's dividend drought. Here are the ASX stocks actually growing their payouts in 2026.
Jul 29, Wed
The RBA is at 4.35% and term deposits are paying 4%+. Morningstar just called out Australia's dividend drought. Here are the ASX stocks actually growing their payouts in 2026.
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S&P 500 Earnings Season 2026: What the Next Seven Days Mean for Australian TradersTesla missed EPS. Alphabet fell despite a revenue beat. Microsoft, Apple and Amazon report in 7 days. Here is what S&P 500 earnings season means for Australian traders right now.
Jul 27, Mon
Tesla missed EPS. Alphabet fell despite a revenue beat. Microsoft, Apple and Amazon report in 7 days. Here is what S&P 500 earnings season means for Australian traders right now.
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Best ASX Energy Stocks in 2026: Oil Is Rallying Again and These Are the Stocks Moving With ItBrent hit $94 on July 22 and ASX energy stocks are surging. Woodside is up 22.83% this month. Here is what is driving oil and which stocks are benefiting most right now.
Jul 24, Fri
Brent hit $94 on July 22 and ASX energy stocks are surging. Woodside is up 22.83% this month. Here is what is driving oil and which stocks are benefiting most right now.