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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Fed Interest Rate Decision 2026: Powell Is Out, Warsh Is In, and Markets Are Repricing EverythingPowell is out. Kevin Warsh runs the Fed now. The next decision is June 16. Here is what that leadership change actually means for rate cuts, the US dollar, and gold prices.
Jun 09, Tue
Powell is out. Kevin Warsh runs the Fed now. The next decision is June 16. Here is what that leadership change actually means for rate cuts, the US dollar, and gold prices.
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Dow Jones Forecast 2026: Record High, Then a 1,151-Point Drop in Two Days. Here Is What Is Actually Going OnThe Dow hit an all-time high of 51,370 then dropped 1,151 points in two days. Here is what caused it, where the DJI heads next, and how Australian traders position around it.
Jun 08, Mon
The Dow hit an all-time high of 51,370 then dropped 1,151 points in two days. Here is what caused it, where the DJI heads next, and how Australian traders position around it.
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Nvidia's Best Quarter Ever Did Not Impress the Market. Here Is Why Australian Traders Are Paying AttentionNvidia posted $81.6B revenue in May 2026, beat every estimate, announced an $80B buyback, but the stock still fell. Here is what Australian traders need to know.
Jun 05, Fri
Nvidia posted $81.6B revenue in May 2026, beat every estimate, announced an $80B buyback, but the stock still fell. Here is what Australian traders need to know.
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What Is a Stop Loss and Why Traders Who Skip It Almost Always Regret ItA stop loss closes your trade automatically before a bad position wipes your account. Learn what it is, the four types, and exactly how to place one in 2026.
May 26, Tue
A stop loss closes your trade automatically before a bad position wipes your account. Learn what it is, the four types, and exactly how to place one in 2026.
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How to Read an Economic Calendar and Actually Use It Before a Trade (2026 Guide)An economic calendar tells you exactly when markets are about to move. Learn how to read it, which events matter most, and how to trade around them in 2026.
May 25, Mon
An economic calendar tells you exactly when markets are about to move. Learn how to read it, which events matter most, and how to trade around them in 2026.