Poll: Inflation is the Top Financial Concern for Americans

Many Americans are feeling the sting of inflation as everyday items like food and fuel have seen big price increases. Read more

3 Reasons for the Fertilizer and Food Shortage

Bad weather, the war in Ukraine, and a shortage of fertilizer have led to fears of a global food crisis. Here are three factors you should know. Read more

The Inflation Factor: How Rising Food and Energy Prices Impact the Economy

From rising inflation to food insecurity, we show why energy price shocks have far-reaching effects on the global economy. Read more

Comparing the Speed of U.S. Interest Rate Hikes (1988-2022)

The effective federal funds rate has risen more than two percentage points in six months. How does this compare to other interest rate hikes? Read more

Mapped: The 3 Billion People Who Can’t Afford a Healthy Diet

More than three billion people across the globe are unable to afford a healthy diet. See which countries are most affected. Read more

Mapped: Which Countries Have the Highest Inflation?

Many countries around the world are facing double or triple-digit inflation. See which countries have the highest inflation rates on this map. Read more

U.S. Inflation: How Much Have Prices Increased?

How has inflation impacted everyday goods like milk, flour, or fuel? This chart shows the annual change in the price of basic daily goods. Read more

Ranked: The 100 Biggest Public Companies in the World

Who made it to the top? Here are the world’s most valuable public companies in 2022 as the year comes to an end. Read more

Mapped: GDP Growth Forecasts by Country, in 2023

The global economy faces an uncertain future in 2023. This year, GDP growth is projected to be 2.9%—down from 3.2% in 2022. Read more

Charted: The Dipping Cost of Shipping

After a dramatic spike during the pandemic, shipping costs have now fallen back to Earth. What does that mean for shippers and the economy? Read more