What is a Commodity Super Cycle?

The prices of energy, agriculture, livestock and metals tell the story of human development. Learn about the commodity super cycle in this infographic. Read more

The World’s Most Innovative Economies

What countries have the most innovative economies? This index uses seven equally-weighted variables, including R&D spending and patents, to rank countries. Read more

Form and Function: Visualizing the Shape of Cities and Economies

Economies create distinct spatial patterns. This week’s chart visualizes the relationships businesses and industry imprint on the urban environment. Read more

Visualized: GDP Growth Projections for Key Economies (2024-2025)

We summarize the latest GDP growth projections from the IMF, covering select economies from the developed and developing world. Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Recessions

The economic cycle is a series of peaks and valleys. Analyzing economic data going back to 1950 helps put recessions into perspective. Read more

Golden Bulls: Visualizing the Price of Gold from 1915-2020

We break down gold’s three major bull markets over the last century. This includes the current one, in which gold has hit 8-year highs. Read more

The Economics of Coffee in One Chart

What makes your cup of coffee possible, and how much does it really cost? Here’s how the $200B coffee supply chain breaks down economically. 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

The Population of China in Perspective

China is the world’s most populous country. But how does the population of China compare to the rest of the world? Read more

Mapped: Global Wealth by Region (2023-2028F)

This graphic shows the latest forecasts for net wealth by region, highlighting the dominance of three key regions. Read more