U.S. Trade: Visualizing Share of Imports for Select Countries (1989-2023)

We highlight seven key U.S. trade partners and their changing share in the sources of U.S. imports from 1989–2023. Read more

Ranked: Which Asset Class Logged the Biggest Return in 2023?

Between equities, real estate, commodities, bonds, and emerging markets, we track which major asset class ended the year on a positive note. Read more

Charted: How Major Currencies Did in 2023

Euro, yen, and yuan—one is not like the other as we visualize the best and worst returns of the world’s major currencies. Read more

Which Countries Have the Most Starbucks Stores?

Starbucks has nearly 40,000 stores in 80 different countries? But which countries account for the lion’s share of them? Read more

The Events that Defined 2023: Visualized

From cultural events that dominated headlines to geopolitical shifts and clashes, what major events defined 2023? Read more

Ranked: The Top 25 Countries for Retirement

Of the 44 nations analyzed for retirement welfare, these 25 score well on health, financial, and social support for their aging populations. Read more

Charted: Number of IKEA Stores, by Country

Known for their size, labyrinth-like layouts, food, and of course, functional furniture, IKEA stores have become a whole shopping experience. But which country has the most of them? Read more

Mapped: The Population of U.S. States Compared with Countries

To offer perspective on the population of U.S. states, this map compares them to countries that share similar population sizes. Read more

Where Do the World’s Wealthiest People Live?

Nearly half of global household wealth is held by those with more than $1 million. But where in the world do the wealthiest people live? Read more

China Dominates the Supply of U.S. Critical Minerals List

The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that in 2022, China was the world’s leading producer of 30 out of 50 entries on the U.S. critical minerals list. Read more