Interest rates sit near generational lows — is this the new normal, or has it been the trend all along? We show a history of interest rates in this graphic. Read more
What share of government world debt does each country owe? See it all broken down in this stunning visualization. Read more
Could interest rates enter negative territory permanently? This chart plots trend data over 700 years, showing that it could be a possibility. Read more
A visual breakdown of the CARES Act, the $2 trillion package to provide COVID-19 economic relief. It’s the largest stimulus bill in modern history. Read more
As interest rates continue their historic spiral downwards, the world’s central banks are running out of conventional tools to settle markets. Read more
Quantitative easing has led to an unprecedented expansion of the Fed’s balance sheet, leaving some economists with more questions than answers. Read more
What policy tools are global central banks implementing to combat the economic effects of COVID-19? We compare the responses of 29 countries. Read more
In 2019, the value of global money creation was over 500 times higher than the world’s gold and silver coin production combined. Read more
Amid trillions in COVID-19 stimulus, this graphic compares new U.S. dollars printed to U.S. precious metal coin production. Read more
While gold and silver coin production during U.S. presidencies has declined, public debt continues to climb to historically high levels. Read more