Economic Policy Uncertainty: Key Events 1997-2025
The Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU) Index tracks global economic policy uncertainty since 1997, offering valuable insights into how key events like financial…
Montana Leads U.S. States in Import Dependence on Canada and Mexico
Montana is the most import-dependent state on Canada and Mexico, with 93% of its imports coming from these countries. This high dependence is driven by factors…
**Top 15 Fastest Growing U.S. Counties 2023-2024**
Texas is leading the U.S. in county population growth, with several counties in the Lone Star State seeing significant increases from 2023 to 2024. The rise in…
Are Tariffs Fueling Inflation Fears in the US?
Tariffs on major trading partners, including Canada, Mexico, and China, are a significant factor in the 34-year high in inflation expectations in the US. This…
Corporate Bankruptcies in America Surge to 694 in 2024
Corporate bankruptcies in the U.S. hit a 14 year high of 694 in 2024, driven significantly by struggles in the consumer discretionary sector, where spending ha…
S&P 500: Top 10 Stocks to Reach 40% by 2025
The S&P 500's top 10 stocks are projected to make up nearly 40% of the index by early 2025, surpassing even the levels seen during the dot-com bubble. This tre…
International Income Disparities in 2024: A Global Comparison
In 2024, income disparities between countries are stark, with the top 10% of Americans earning significantly more than those in many other nations. Examining t…
Breaking Down America's $425B Q1 2025 Trade Deficit
The U.S. trade deficit reached a staggering $425.5 billion in Q1 2025, with machinery and jewelry surprisingly leading the way. This analysis unpacks the key d…
Canada's Economic Standout: How Canada Ranks Against EU Countries
Canada's economic output, even with a smaller population, outpaces most European Union (EU) countries. This is coupled with the highest percentage of universit…
U.S. GDP Declines in Q1 2025: Impact of Imports
U.S. GDP contracted by 0.3% in Q1 2025, the first decline since 2022, largely due to increased imports which reduce domestic economic activity. This shift unde…
The Impact of Trump's Tariffs on Global Trade
Trump's tariffs have triggered significant global trade losses, with China, Europe, and the U.S. facing the most substantial impacts. The projected $450.1 bill…
Ranking Global Economies by Import Dependency in 2023
Global economies vary greatly in their reliance on imports, with import dependency revealing much about a nation's economic health and global trade dynamics. F…