Ranked: The Top 6 Economies by Share of Global GDP (1980-2024)

Gain a unique perspective on the world’s economic order from this graphic showing % share of global GDP over time. Read more

The Chinese Growth Engine is Sputtering

China has been at the forefront of economic growth for decades, but the Chinese growth engine is sputtering due to several factors including demographics. Read more

Timeline: How the Global Economy Played Out in 2015

This infographic recaps economic events and sentiment in 2015. Should investors approach the new year with renewed optimism or brace for volatility? Read more

Ranked: The Megaregions Driving the Global Economy

Today’s stunning map ranks the world’s most powerful megaregions — together, they contribute a whopping $28 trillion to the global economy. Read more

The People’s Republic of China: 70 Years of Economic History

How did China go from agrarian economy to global superpower? This timeline covers the key events and policies that shaped the PRC over its 70-year history. Read more

China: An Investment Opportunity Too Big To Ignore

In 2020, China will lift the restrictions on foreign ownership, creating a significant investment opportunity that cannot be ignored. Read more

The Road to Recovery: Which Economies are Reopening?

We look at mobility rates as well as COVID-19 recovery rates for 41 economies, to see which countries are reopening for business. Read more

3D Map: The U.S. Cities With the Highest Economic Output

The total U.S. GDP stands at a whopping $21 trillion, but which metro areas contribute to the most in terms of economic output? Read more

The World’s Largest Shipping Hubs

The largest shipping hubs have gotten bigger and busier. Here’s a look at how the global landscape has evolved over the past 15 years. Read more

Equity Purchases by the Bank of Japan Reach a New Milestone

The Bank of Japan continues to be the only central bank that purchases equity securities, and it now holds $434 billion of Japanese stocks. Read more