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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

Latest by Marcus Chen

Indian Indices End Flat as IT Sector Surge Offsets Broader Weakness

Jul 13, 2026

India's Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex closed nearly unchanged on Monday, with a powerful rally in technology stocks like TCS and HCL Technologies masking losses in other major sectors.

Mitsubishi Estate Unveils ¥1.5 Trillion Data Center Plan to Target AI Growth

Jul 13, 2026

Japanese real estate giant Mitsubishi Estate plans to develop data centers with a total project cost of ¥1.5 trillion by 2036, aiming to capitalize on surging demand from the artificial intelligence sector.

Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over, Vows to Continue Talks Amid Renewed Hostilities

Jul 13, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an end to the ceasefire with Iran but stated that diplomatic talks will continue, following a week of escalating military conflict that has pushed oil prices higher.

Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz Open Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions

Jul 13, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said the critical Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial shipping, seeking to calm energy markets roiled by recent military confrontations between the U.S. and Iran.

Iran's IRGC Closes Strait of Hormuz, Sending Oil Prices Surging

Jul 13, 2026

Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy has closed the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, according to state media, triggering a sharp rise in global oil prices amid fears of a major supply disruption.

Dollar Strengthens on Safe-Haven Demand as Middle East Tensions Escalate

Jul 13, 2026

The U.S. dollar gained against major currencies as escalating tensions in the Middle East, including attacks on oil tankers and a U.S. response against Iran, boosted its appeal as a safe-haven asset.

UBS Recommends New Zealand Dollar Following Central Bank Rate Hike

Jul 13, 2026

UBS analysts have issued a favorable outlook on the New Zealand dollar, citing the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's recent interest rate increase and its signal of further monetary tightening.

Global Bond Yields Hold Near Multi-Week Highs as Mideast Tensions Fuel Inflation Fears

Jul 13, 2026

U.S. Treasury and German Bund yields remained near their highest levels in weeks as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions sparked a surge in oil prices, fueling investor concerns about a new wave of inflation.

Strategy Reports $8.32 Billion Q2 Loss on Bitcoin, Sells Holdings for Dividends

Jul 13, 2026

Strategy (MSTR) disclosed a multi-billion dollar loss on its digital assets for the second quarter and has begun selling bitcoin to fund preferred stock distributions and its cash reserves, according to a regulatory filing.