We breakdown $11.5 trillion in foreign exchange reserves to highlight the world’s top reserve currencies in 2024. Read more
The U.S. dollar is the dominant currency in the global financial system, but some countries are following the trend of de-dollarization. Read more
Foreign investors hold $7.3 trillion of the national U.S. debt. These holdings declined 6% in 2022 amid a strong U.S. dollar and rising rates. Read more
Globally, central banks bought a record 1,136 tonnes of gold in 2022. How has central bank gold demand changed over the last three decades? Read more
Which economies are expected to see interest rates rise, or fall? We highlight IMF forecasts for international interest rates through 2028. Read more
This visualization looks at how past interest rate cut cycles have gone and the rate cut forecasts by top institutions for 2024. Read more