Financial and Monetary Systems
The rise of America's debt ceiling - in charts
The US debt ceiling has been raised 78 times since 1960, but recent attempts to increase it have been met with political gridlock, with some seeking reforms.
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Financial and Monetary Systems
Ranked: The largest bond markets in the world
The US has the largest bond market in the world, valued at more than $51 trillion, according to estimates from the Bank for International Settlements.
Forum Institutional
Here's what the US labour market looks like right now
The US labour market is stronger than it has been for more than 50 years, with service-led industries showing the highest share of job growth in January.
Jobs and the Future of Work
This infographic maps unemployment forecasts by country for 2023
The IMF's World Economic Outlook projects that South Africa will have the highest unemployment rate globally in 2023, at 35.6%. What are its other forecasts?
Financial and Monetary Systems
The global financial system is facing $65 trillion in hidden dollar debt
There is $65 trillion in unrecorded dollar debt across the global financial system in non-US and shadow banks, increasing risk in the financial markets.
Geographies in Depth
What are European countries doing to reduce the impact of rising energy prices on homes and businesses?
What are European countries doing to curb the impact of rising energy prices on households and businesses? From one-off payouts to utility bailouts.
Energy Transition
Inflation: How are rising food and energy prices affecting the economy?
Even before the energy price shock of 2022, global food insecurity was increasing due to COVID-19 and mounting inflationary pressures. Here's the current scenario.
Climate Action
How can climate indexes boost green investment?
Climate indexes help institutional investors make green choices, that are in line with global temperature goals and prevent the effects of climate change.
Health and Healthcare Systems
There are 1.8 billion millennials on earth. Here's where they live
There are 1.8 billion millennials around the world, equal to 23% of the global population. They make up the largest adult generational cohort worldwide.
Business
Waves of change: Understanding the driving force of innovation cycles
Expert Dorothy Neufeld has analyzed the 6 different waves of innovation, from water power in 1775 to robots and drones in 2020.
Geo-Economics and Politics
UN Sustainable Development Goals: How companies stack Up
Companies judged based on environmental, social and governance metrics can have their progress tracked through the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Arts and Culture
The world’s most influential values, in one graphic
Aside from some universal values, what we cherish the most can differ greatly around the globe.