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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
Citi: Surging Japanese Stocks Fueling Yen's Decline

Citi: Surging Japanese Stocks Fueling Yen's Decline

Jul 8, 2026

According to a report from Citi, the Japanese yen's recent weakness is closely tied to the strong performance of the country's equity markets. Investors are reportedly selling the yen to hedge their gains in Japanese stocks, putting downward pressure on the currency.

German 2-Year Bond Yield Rises After Hitting Multi-Month Low

German 2-Year Bond Yield Rises After Hitting Multi-Month Low

Jul 8, 2026

The yield on Germany's 2-year government bond edged higher on Friday, stabilizing after a sharp rally pushed it to its lowest level since mid-April. The market move comes as investors assess cooling economic data and a changing geopolitical landscape.

Air Canada Names Anko van der Werff as Next President and CEO

Air Canada Names Anko van der Werff as Next President and CEO

Jul 8, 2026

Air Canada has appointed Anko van der Werff, the current CEO of Scandinavian Airlines, as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective by the end of January 2027. He will succeed Michael Rousseau, who announced his retirement.

Dollar Steadies After Sharp Drop as Markets Await Fed Policy Cues

Dollar Steadies After Sharp Drop as Markets Await Fed Policy Cues

Jul 8, 2026

The U.S. dollar was little changed on Monday after recording its worst single-day performance since late April, as investors shifted their focus to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy outlook. The Japanese yen remained near a 40-year low, keeping markets on alert for potential intervention.

UK Stocks Pare Losses After Trump Declares Iran Deal 'Over'

UK Stocks Pare Losses After Trump Declares Iran Deal 'Over'

Jul 8, 2026

The FTSE 100 and other European markets recovered from earlier sharp declines on Wednesday following volatile trading. The market moves were spurred by comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who stated that a ceasefire deal with Iran was "over" amid escalating military actions in the Gulf.

DWS Group Considers Rebranding to Deutsche Asset Management

DWS Group Considers Rebranding to Deutsche Asset Management

Jul 8, 2026

DWS Group, the asset management division of Deutsche Bank, is reportedly planning to rebrand as Deutsche Asset Management later this year. The move aims to increase visibility with institutional clients outside of Germany by leveraging its parent company's global brand recognition.