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By June 1, a debt ceiling agreement must be finalized. The U.S. could default if politicians fail to act—causing many stark consequences. Read more
The effective federal funds rate has risen nearly five percentage points in 14 months, the fastest interest rate hikes in modern history. Read more
Banks play a crucial role in the U.S. economy, and understanding their balance sheets can offer insight into why they sometimes fail. Read more
How many countries globally are true democracies? This map showcases the state of democracy in every country worldwide. Read more
How free are people to control their own labor, property, and finances? This map reveals the state of economic freedom globally. Read more
Using 2022 average PM2.5 concentrations, we’ve ranked the most polluted cities in the world according to IQAir. Read more
America’s biggest chipmaker Nvidia has joined the trillion dollar club as advancements in AI move at lightning speed. Read more
OpenAI is now one of the world’s top websites, rapidly approaching the level of traffic received by TikTok and Amazon. Read more
Empty office space is hitting record highs in 2023. We show almost 1 billion square feet of unused space stacked as a single office tower. Read more