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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The AI Trade in 2026 Is Not What Most Australian Traders Think. Cisco and Applied Materials Are the ProofCisco beat on revenue, EPS and FY27 guidance. Applied Materials delivered record results across every metric. Both stocks are lower today. Here is what that tells Australian traders about AI in 2026.
Aug 28, Fri
Cisco beat on revenue, EPS and FY27 guidance. Applied Materials delivered record results across every metric. Both stocks are lower today. Here is what that tells Australian traders about AI in 2026.
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Is 4.35% the Peak? What the RBA's Decision Means for AUD, the ASX and Australian Traders Before September 29The RBA held at 4.35% on August 11. Markets price a 90% chance of another hold on September 29. But the RBA has not closed the door on more hikes. Here is what traders need to know.
Aug 27, Thu
The RBA held at 4.35% on August 11. Markets price a 90% chance of another hold on September 29. But the RBA has not closed the door on more hikes. Here is what traders need to know.
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What ASX August 2026 Earnings Season Revealed About the Australian Economy and What Comes NextBHP's underlying profit rose 30%. CBA's cash NPAT hit $10.98 billion. Telstra lifted its dividend 10.5%. Here is what August 2026 earnings season actually revealed about the Australian economy.
Aug 26, Wed
BHP's underlying profit rose 30%. CBA's cash NPAT hit $10.98 billion. Telstra lifted its dividend 10.5%. Here is what August 2026 earnings season actually revealed about the Australian economy.
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Best ASX Healthcare Stocks to Watch in 2026: A 50% Crash and a Recovery in ProgressThe ASX healthcare sector is down 39% over 12 months but up 20% from June lows. August results from CSL, Cochlear and Sonic Healthcare will decide if the recovery has legs.
Aug 18, Tue
The ASX healthcare sector is down 39% over 12 months but up 20% from June lows. August results from CSL, Cochlear and Sonic Healthcare will decide if the recovery has legs.
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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.