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Verified Prime Media Journalist
David Chen
Global Financial & Macroeconomic Analyst
David Chen leads Prime Media's global business, monetary policy, and fintech reporting. With a decade of prior experience as an equity research strategist and quantitative macro analyst in New York and London, David specializes in central bank liquidity flows, sovereign debt markets, foreign exchange dynamics, and emerging digital assets. He holds an M.Sc. in Quantitative Finance from the London School of Economics and is a CFA charterholder.
MacroeconomicsSovereign DebtCentral BanksCBDCsEquity Markets
Location: New York, New York
Education: M.Sc. Quantitative Finance (LSE), B.A. Economics (NYU), CFA Charterholder
Editorial Bureau: Prime Media Tech Desk
Independent Editorial Integrity: All reporting authored by this correspondent undergoes peer review, primary source verification, and independent fact-checking pursuant to Prime Media's Editorial Guidelines.
Investigations & Reporting
149 Published Dispatches
AI & Next-Gen Tech
U.N. Live Updates: Zelensky and Pezeshkian Address Ukraine and Iran Wars in Speeches
Sep 24, 2026
6 min read
Business & Markets
Wall Street slips from its record following the latest weak update on the US economy
Sep 23, 2026
6 min read
Business & Markets
Stocks fall, oil prices rise on darkening economic outlook from Middle East war
Sep 23, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
Ethiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new war
Sep 23, 2026
6 min read
Business & Markets
Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq Slip; 10-Year Treasury Hits 19-Year High — Live Updates
Sep 23, 2026
6 min read
Movies & Entertainment
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Still in More Theaters Than Any Other Movie 5 Weekends Later
Sep 23, 2026
6 min read
AI & Next-Gen Tech
Macron urges world to 'stand firm' against 'abuse of power by empires' in final UN speech
Sep 23, 2026
6 min read
AI & Next-Gen Tech
Qualcomm releases Android chip built for AI as memory shortage weighs on smartphone market
Sep 22, 2026
6 min read
Movies & Entertainment
‘The Odyssey’ fuels Hollywood’s biggest box office resurgence since the pandemic
Sep 22, 2026
6 min read
Science & Technology
The Solid-State Battery Revolution: Silicon Anodes, Ceramic Electrolytes, and EV Cost Parity
Sep 22, 2026
11 min read
Business & Markets
The Future of Sovereign Digital Currency: CBDCs, Wholesale Settlements, and Programmable Money
Sep 22, 2026
11 min read
AI & Next-Gen Tech
War, runaway AI and climate shocks to take center stage as world leaders meet at UN
Sep 22, 2026
6 min read
AI & Next-Gen Tech
Google opens pre-orders for $899 Googlebook laptops built around Gemini AI
Sep 22, 2026
6 min read
Movies & Entertainment
The Box Office Bounces Back: Gen Z, Surprise Hits and More Have Hollywood Banking on a $10 Billion Year
Sep 22, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
Elif Eralp: A leftist leader with Turkish roots dubbed ‘Germany’s Mamdani’
Sep 21, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
Paramount and state AGs will settle lawsuit, allowing Warner Bros. merger to proceed, reports say
Sep 21, 2026
6 min read
AI & Next-Gen Tech
I got to see Google’s wild ideas about the future of laptops
Sep 21, 2026
6 min read
AI & Next-Gen Tech
Hideo Kojima claims Sony dumped him in a Zoom call with no reason
Sep 21, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
Hideo Kojima Says Sony Dropped PHYSINT During a Zoom Call and Gave No Reason
Sep 21, 2026
6 min read
AI & Next-Gen Tech
Two killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, says Russia
Sep 20, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
Deals: iPhone 18 Pros launch, refurbished iPhone 17 Pros are expensive, Galaxy Z8 foldables discounted - GSMArena.com news
Sep 20, 2026
6 min read
AI & Next-Gen Tech
Google Gemini Also Escaped Its Testing Environment And Hacked Three Companies
Sep 19, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
New PhD Admissions Data Show Threat to U.S. STEM Workforce, Breakthroughs, Innovations
Sep 19, 2026
6 min read
AI & Next-Gen Tech
Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war
Sep 19, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
Digital economy 2026 executive summaries: Artificial intelligence, digital finance, cyber risk, and data centers
Sep 19, 2026
6 min read
India News & Trends
Sensex recovers 450 pts from day's low, Nifty reclaims 24,100: 3 key reasons behind markets turning green
Sep 19, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
House Investigation of BreakThrough News Is an Attack on All Journalism
Sep 19, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
Swimmer killed in shark attack in front of horrified beachgoers in Australia: "I could see a pool of blood"
Sep 18, 2026
6 min read
AI & Next-Gen Tech
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chairman, son Howard succeeds
Sep 18, 2026
6 min read
Politics & World Affairs
‘Voters get to choose — just not the result’: Russia’s parliamentary election reaches occupied Ukraine
Sep 18, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
This country has over 100,000 people age 100 or older for first time
Sep 18, 2026
6 min read
Space & Cosmos
The Smithsonian might have to cut space shuttle Discovery into pieces to get it to Texas
Sep 18, 2026
6 min read
AI & Next-Gen Tech
Covert uploads and megalomania: OpenAI details new "misaligned" agent incidents
Sep 17, 2026
6 min read
AI & Next-Gen Tech
OpenAI discloses more rogue agents, pressing debate on regulation
Sep 17, 2026
6 min read
Politics & World Affairs
Carney embraces EU associate membership proposal as Trump pushes Canada closer to Europe
Sep 17, 2026
6 min read
AI & Next-Gen Tech
OpenAI flags new concerning AI behavior, to track model misalignment regularly
Sep 17, 2026
6 min read
Politics & World Affairs
Trump calls EU offer to Canada of associate membership ‘laughable’, while threatening tariffs
Sep 17, 2026
6 min read
Entertainment & Culture
Haiwaan Box Office Collection Day 5: Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan Starrer Struggles to Pick Up Momentum
Sep 17, 2026
7 min read
World Breaking News
At least 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses
Sep 16, 2026
6 min read
Clean Energy & EVs
New PS5 Pulse Headsets Revealed by Sony with Better Sound and Comfort
Sep 16, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
Canon EOS R8 Mark II Announced: Our thoughts and reaction
Sep 16, 2026
6 min read
Politics & World Affairs
Russia and Ukraine launch new energy attacks despite Trump’s ceasefire claim
Sep 15, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
‘Practical Magic 2’ Summons $30M to End Spider-Man’s Streak at No. 1
Sep 15, 2026
6 min read
Business & Markets
U.S. stocks hit records as profits keep piling up for Palantir and others, while oil prices ease
Sep 15, 2026
6 min read
Space & Cosmos
20 Breakthroughs from 20 Years of Science aboard the International Space Station
Sep 15, 2026
6 min read
Movies & Entertainment
Russia's cinemas may lose their backdoor access to Hollywood blockbusters
Sep 15, 2026
6 min read
India News & Trends
Stock Market Holiday: Is NSE, BSE open or closed for Ganesh Chaturthi today. Check upcoming market holiday
Sep 14, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
Winter Olympics: Swiss TV Removes Viral Israel Bobsled Commentary
Sep 14, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
Saudi pipeline hit by drones will be out of service for weeks, further restricting oil flow
Sep 14, 2026
6 min read
Politics & World Affairs
Viral Donald Trump videos spark exoskeleton rumours as critics question president's mobility
Sep 14, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
Rescuers search for about 130 missing people after Indonesia ferry capsizes
Sep 13, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony: Starcraft Returns, Diablo V Announced, Warcraft news and more
Sep 13, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
‘The Odyssey’ Conquers ‘Jurassic World’ to Become Universal’s Highest
Sep 13, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
Search underway for Indonesian passenger ship carrying at least 240 people after it loses contact
Sep 13, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
DC Wrap: U.S. and Iran have apparent breakthrough in talks; judge denies DOJ's Kennedy Center request
Sep 12, 2026
6 min read
AI & Next-Gen Tech
Secretary Kennedy Appoints New Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee to Advance Fight Against Autism
Sep 12, 2026
6 min read
India News & Trends
Stock markets rebound sharply; Sensex jumps 889 points, Nifty ends at 24,250
Sep 12, 2026
6 min read
India News & Trends
'Mirzapur The Movie' box office collection Day 8: Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Ravi Kishan film adds Rs 9
Sep 12, 2026
6 min read
Movies & Entertainment
‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ Hunts Down $3M in Box Office Previews
Sep 11, 2026
6 min read
India News & Trends
PM Narendra Modi government’s council of ministers to meet on Thursday; key ministry presentations on agenda
Sep 11, 2026
6 min read
AI & Next-Gen Tech
Iran-backed Houthi rebels take strategic port city in Yemen, raising threat to Red Sea shipping
Sep 11, 2026
6 min read
India News & Trends
Karnataka, Italy explore startup, AI and space technology partnerships
Sep 10, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
North Korea builds new Yongbyon uranium enrichment facility, IAEA says
Sep 9, 2026
6 min read
India News & Trends
Sensex settles 500 pts lower from day's high, Nifty ends below 24,650; 3 key reasons behind decline
Sep 9, 2026
6 min read
Politics & World Affairs
The Breakthrough Problem: Can government innovate without creating bigger risks?
Sep 9, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
CES 2026 showcases robotaxi and autonomous vehicle innovations
Sep 8, 2026
6 min read
Space & Cosmos
Breakthrough Prize 2026 awards over $18 million for discoveries across space, physics and more
Sep 8, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
Fans visiting U.S. for FIFA World Cup have hilarious reactions to American culture
Sep 8, 2026
6 min read
Billionaires & Business Moguls
Elon Musk: Israel is ‘number one by far’ in innovation per capita as AI reshapes mobility
Sep 8, 2026
6 min read
Politics & World Affairs
UK’s Burnham Risks Trump Anger With New Sanctions on Israel
Sep 8, 2026
6 min read
Politics & World Affairs
Fact Check Team: Trump’s ambitious space agenda includes 1,000 launches by 2030
Sep 8, 2026
6 min read
Movies & Entertainment
Niu Lai: Movie that went viral for terrible animation becomes China box office hit
Sep 8, 2026
6 min read
Movies & Entertainment
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Box Office: First Hollywood Film To Hit Rs 500
Sep 7, 2026
6 min read
Space & Cosmos
Elon Musk sets low expectations before first SpaceX launch of Starship, most powerful rocket ever built
Sep 7, 2026
6 min read
India News & Trends
'Mirzapur: The Movie' box office collection Day 4 [LIVE]: Pankaj Tripathi, Ravi Kishan, and Ali Fazal sta
Sep 7, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
US govt subpoenas BreakThrough News amid growing crackdown on anti
Sep 7, 2026
6 min read
Business & Markets
Stock Market Data – US Markets, World Markets, and Stock Quotes
Sep 7, 2026
6 min read
Politics & World Affairs
German far-right AfD wins Saxony-Anhalt election, falls short of majority
Sep 7, 2026
6 min read
AI & Next-Gen Tech
Masked anti-immigration protesters block roads to Britain’s busiest ferry port
Sep 7, 2026
6 min read
Politics & World Affairs
Elections in Germany Could Produce First Far-Right State Government Since Nazi Era: What to Know
Sep 6, 2026
6 min read
Business & Markets
Share Market Live, Share Market Today: Latest Share Market News, Share Market Live Updates on The Economic Times
Sep 6, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishing
Sep 6, 2026
6 min read
Space & Cosmos
How can space travel lead to medical breakthroughs? Veteran astronaut explains
Sep 6, 2026
6 min read
India News & Trends
India's most profitable film of 2026 earned 2000% profit: How a ₹2 crore film beat Dhurandhar, Awarapan 2, Toxic, Peddi
Sep 6, 2026
6 min read
AI & Next-Gen Tech
As the U.S.-Iran war heats up again, these parts of the stock market and economy could be affected
Sep 6, 2026
6 min read
India News & Trends
'Mirzapur: The Movie' box office collection Day 2 [LIVE]: Pankaj Tripathi, Ravi Kishan, and Ali Fazal sta
Sep 6, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
Policy group warns of ‘Red-Green Alliance’ between Marxist, Islamist movements in America
Sep 5, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
Diner in small Manitoba town attracts international crowd with viral video
Sep 5, 2026
6 min read
Space & Cosmos
Who is Victor J. Glover?: The First Black Astronaut Headed To The Moon
Sep 5, 2026
6 min read
India News & Trends
Mirzapur The Movie box office Day 1: Pankaj Tripathi film surpasses Awarapan 2, earns Rs 30 cr
Sep 5, 2026
6 min read
Clean Energy & EVs
WATCH: Tesla, Waymo executives join safety experts in testifying on future of self
Sep 5, 2026
6 min read
India News & Trends
Nirmala Sitharaman | Life, Career, & India’s Finance Minister
Sep 5, 2026
6 min read
India News & Trends
HDB Techceleration 2026 Draws 100+ Startups, Signalling Shift in India’s Innovation Map
Sep 5, 2026
6 min read
Business & Markets
Wall Street drops from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East
Sep 5, 2026
6 min read
AI & Next-Gen Tech
Apple's All-OS Update Patches Flood of AI-Discovered Vulnerabilities — Anthropic, OpenAI, NVIDIA Contribute
Sep 5, 2026
6 min read
Clean Energy & EVs
Investors prosper and consumers pay as the Iran war exacts an uneven economic toll 6 months in
Sep 5, 2026
6 min read
Politics & World Affairs
Barron Trump's ‘SAD’ White House Childhood Exposed? Viral Claims Spark Debate
Sep 5, 2026
6 min read
AI & Next-Gen Tech
Nigel Farage's party suspends top officials after undercover sting makes foreign funding claims
Sep 4, 2026
6 min read
Politics & World Affairs
Philippine court orders arrest of VP Duterte over President Marcos threats
Sep 4, 2026
6 min read
India News & Trends
VP Radhakrishnan congratulates scientists, engineers on ISRO’s successful EOS
Sep 4, 2026
6 min read
AI & Next-Gen Tech
Wall Street rises as tech stocks climb and oil prices, bond yields hold relatively steady
Sep 4, 2026
6 min read
Politics & World Affairs
Bond Yields Around the World Soar in Challenge to Government Borrowing
Sep 4, 2026
6 min read
Space & Cosmos
These are the top 10 cosmic discoveries we expect from NASA’s Roman Space Telescope
Sep 4, 2026
6 min read
India News & Trends
‘We politicians, ministers and MPs do not manufacture these figures’: Goyal hits back at critics over 7.8%
Sep 4, 2026
6 min read
Clean Energy & EVs
US urged to consider military strikes to stop China achieving AGI first
Sep 4, 2026
6 min read
AI & Next-Gen Tech
Riverbed Wins ‘AIOps Platform of the Year’ in 2026 Artificial Intelligence Breakthrough Awards Program
Sep 3, 2026
6 min read
AI & Next-Gen Tech
Ninth Annual AI Breakthrough Awards Program Recognizes the
Sep 3, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast
Sep 3, 2026
6 min read
World Breaking News
Infrared and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy: Recent Advances and Environmental Applications (2022–2026)
Sep 3, 2026
6 min read
Politics & World Affairs
Brazil’s Congress approves bill establishing national policy on critical minerals
Sep 3, 2026
6 min read
Clean Energy & EVs
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Delivers Record $72M in Previews, Besting ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Sep 3, 2026
6 min read
Business & Markets
Stocks slip on Wall Street under pressure from rising oil prices, bond sell
Sep 3, 2026
6 min read
Science & Technology
Overview and Key Findings of the 2026 Digital News Report: AI Curation, Trust Deficits, and Platform Shifts
Sep 1, 2026
8 min read
Science & Technology
Romania Executes Emergency Rock Blasting to Divert Critical Water Resources to Drought-Stricken Agricultural Basins
Aug 31, 2026
7 min read
Politics & World Affairs
At Least 98 Killed and Hundreds Missing After Devastating Flash Floods Strike Nepal and Southwestern China
Aug 31, 2026
7 min read
Science & Technology
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Isn't an Alien Spacecraft, Astronomers Confirm: Natural Astrophysical Origins Validated
Aug 30, 2026
7 min read
Business & Markets
Sensex Jumps 450 Points as Nifty Tops 24,650: Rate Pause and Banking Rally Drive Bulls
Aug 30, 2026
7 min read
Business & Markets
AI Valuation Squeeze: Regulatory Shocks and Export Controls Trigger Semiconductor Volatility
Aug 26, 2026
7 min read