U.S. debt interest payments have surged past the $1 trillion dollar mark, amid high interest rates and an ever-expanding debt burden.
Firing an advisor is often driven by more than cost and performance factors. Here are the top reasons clients 'break up' with their advisors.
Here are the most common drivers for hiring a financial advisor, revealing that investor motivations go beyond just financial factors.
This graphic shows the states with the highest real GDP growth rate in 2023, largely propelled by the oil and gas boom.
In this graphic, we show the highest earning flight routes globally as air travel continued to rebound in 2023.
Here's where workers earn the highest minimum wage in America as 22 states implement wage increases in 2024.
The U.S. residential real estate market is worth a staggering $47.5 trillion. Here are the most valuable housing markets in the country.
Last year, the share of affordable homes in the U.S. reached its lowest point on record amid high interest rates and soaring home prices.
In this graphic, we show asset class returns across U.S. equities, bonds, real estate, gold and cash since 1970.
Many countries with the lowest corporate tax rates are clustered in Europe and Asia, with tax rates far below the global average.
The world's top corporate tax rate stands at 50%, far higher than the global average. Here are the top 10 countries with the highest rates.
This graphic shows how Nvidia's revenue sources have changed over time, highlighting how the AI boom has transformed its bottom line.
This graphic shows the top 10 most dangerous countries in the world, based on homicide rates per 100,000 people.
As U.S. home prices hit record highs, which housing market is seen the fastest growth? This graphic shows the top 10 across the country.
Compound interest is a powerful force in building wealth. Here's how it impacts even the most modest portfolio over the long term.
Cloud computing service providers generated $270 billion in revenues last year, concentrated among a few giants.
This graphic breaks down the portfolio of the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, valued at $1.4 trillion.
From MicroStrategy to Tesla, this graphic shows who holds the most bitcoins globally across corporate companies.
Sovereign wealth funds have scaled up their green investments in the push towards decarbonizing the global economy.
In 2023, several investment themes outperformed the S&P 500 by a wide margin. Here are the top performers—from blockchain to AI.
Here are the banks with the highest concentration of commercial real estate loans as the sector faces mounting pressures.
This graphic shows the 20 largest U.S. banks by assets, and their exposure to commercial real estate as a percentage of total loans.
In Canada, tax-loss harvesting allows investors to turn losses into tax savings. This graphic breaks down how it works in four simple steps.
Global inflation projections look optimistic in 2024, but risks of a second wave of price pressures remain due to geopolitical shocks.
Here are the largest cocoa producing countries globally—from Côte d'Ivoire to Brazil—as cocoa prices hit record highs.
This graphic breaks down Microsoft's revenue by segment—from cloud office software to AI search engine capabilities in 2023.
This graphic shows the wealthiest people in the world that live in countries either than America, from luxury moguls to India's titans.
Small fortunes have been made for those investing in Nvidia stock. But how much would have they earned if they bought before it skyrocketed?
Here are the highest vehicles per capita by country as a growing global middle class is fueling car ownership rates around the world.
The most powerful passports have changed over the last decade, driven by political and economic factors. Here are the top 30 worldwide.
Which countries have the least powerful passports? Here's how economic strength and political factors impact travel freedom in 2024.
Will global GDP growth continue to be resilient in 2024? This graphic shows the economic outlook for 191 economies around the world.
Billionaire wealth soared in 2023, but not everyone shared in these gains. This graphic shows how fortunes changed over last year.
In 2023, nine of the top 10 best-selling vehicles in America were trucks or SUVs. This graphic shows the most popular vehicles overall.
Here's how the world's richest countries stack up by different measures of GDP per capita, including adjusting for PPP and productivity.
After the pandemic boom, ESG investments lost their luster amid high interest rates. Could they make a comeback?
Assets in money market funds are at all-time highs. But as investors stockpile cash, are they missing out on today's stock market rally?
This graphic shows the world's most valuable brands, from big tech giants to battery makers powering green technology.
Today, 43% of the world's living languages are endangered. This graphic shows the state of all living languages around the world.
From Eli Lilly to Pfizer, this graphic shows the largest pharmaceutical companies around the world by region.
Blue carbon ecosystems are among the most productive in the world. This graphic shows their role in mitigating climate change.
Trucking companies have narrow margins given high costs of labor and fuel. Here's how their revenue and expenses break down.
Uranium production is concentrated in a few countries worldwide. This graphic shows the top producers globally since 1945.
In this graphic, we show the most diverse states in the U.S. based on the Census Bureau's Diversity Index.
The number of EVs eligible for U.S. tax credits dropped sharply in 2024. Here is every model that qualifies.
This graphic shows the evolution of global stock markets over modern history—highlighting the outsized influence of the U.S. market.
Commercial jet purchases boomed in 2023. Here are the top airlines that ordered aircraft amid surging travel demand last year.
Here are global risk projections for 2024 as tensions in the Middle East escalate and major economies face elections this year.
Commodity returns in 2023 took a hit. This graphic shows the performance of commodities like gold, oil, nickel, and corn over the last decade.
Last year, U.S. stocks took investors by surprise. This graphic shows S&P 500 historical returns since 1875 to put 2023 returns into context.