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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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.
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How to Invest in AI Stocks from Australia in 2026: The Three-Layer ApproachMost Australian investors are only buying one layer of the AI trade. Here is how the AI market actually breaks down in 2026 and which stocks give you exposure at each level.
Jul 10, Fri
Most Australian investors are only buying one layer of the AI trade. Here is how the AI market actually breaks down in 2026 and which stocks give you exposure at each level.
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Best Copper Stocks to Buy in 2026: Top ASX and Global Mining CompaniesCopper hit a record US$6.71 per pound in May 2026. The supply deficit is growing. Here are the best ASX and global copper stocks to watch and how to get exposure from Australia.
Jul 08, Wed
Copper hit a record US$6.71 per pound in May 2026. The supply deficit is growing. Here are the best ASX and global copper stocks to watch and how to get exposure from Australia.
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ASX 200 Forecast 2026: What the Rate Cycle, China and Wall Street Mean for Australian StocksThe ASX 200 hit 8,844 then pulled back as the RBA flagged more hikes. Here is what the rate cycle, China, and Wall Street mean for Australian stocks through the rest of 2026.
Jul 07, Tue
The ASX 200 hit 8,844 then pulled back as the RBA flagged more hikes. Here is what the rate cycle, China, and Wall Street mean for Australian stocks through the rest of 2026.
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What Is Short Selling and How Do Traders Profit When Markets Fall?The Dow dropped 1,151 points in two days in June 2026. Most traders watched their portfolios bleed but a few short sellers made a fortune. This guide explains how.
Jun 25, Thu
The Dow dropped 1,151 points in two days in June 2026. Most traders watched their portfolios bleed but a few short sellers made a fortune. This guide explains how.