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Marcus Chen

Markets & Equities Correspondent

Marcus Chen has covered global equity markets for 12 years, reporting on earnings season, stock listings, and corporate deal activity across US and Asian exchanges. He holds a CFA charter and previously worked as an equity research associate at a Singapore brokerage before moving into financial journalism. His reporting focuses on translating quarterly results and M&A activity into plain-language coverage for retail investors.

Covers:
  • stocks
  • markets
  • earnings
  • mergers-acquisitions
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Indonesian Stocks Close Lower; IDX Composite Index Falls 0.68%

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Indonesian Stocks Close Lower; IDX Composite Index Falls 0.68%

Jul 27, 2026

Indonesian equities fell on Monday, with the main IDX Composite Index dropping 0.68% due to widespread losses in the infrastructure, financial, and agriculture sectors. The decline occurred amid a sharp drop in global oil prices and a weaker Indonesian rupiah.