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Ranked: America’s Biggest Farm Economies in 2025

California is America's largest agricultural economy, but the Midwest as a region produces nearly half of U.S. agricultural production value.

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The Credit Rating Agencies Which Price the World

Companies and governments around the world tend to rely on just three big agencies to rate their debt and access capital markets.

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Charted: The Three Waves of the U.S. Trade Deficit (1990–2026)

The U.S. trade deficit in semiconductors and AI hardware hit an annualized $546 billion in Q2 2026, overtaking machinery and oil's 2008 peak.

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Germany’s 17 Million Immigrants: Where They Come From

Germany is home to 17 million people born abroad. See where they came from and where German emigrants live around the world.

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Ranked: Countries That Owe the Most Money to the IMF

Argentina used to be richer than Europe and has not faced war in decades. Today it owes more to the IMF than any other country.

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Mapped: America’s Fastest-Growing Major Cities

Explore the fastest-growing cities in America. Miami leads 45 major urban areas in population growth from 2022 to 2024.

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Mapped: What a Home Is Worth in Every U.S. State in 2026

A typical home in Hawaii is worth $833,000, more than four times one in West Virginia. See how home values compare in every U.S. state.

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Ranked: 125 European Cities by Quality of Life and Cost

Which European cities offer the best quality of life for the lowest cost? Explore 125 cities ranked by affordability and livability.

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Mapped: Unemployment Rates in Every U.S. State in 2026

The U.S. has nearly four percent unemployment in 2026. West Coast states like California drive up the national average.

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The Global Stock Market Boom, by Country (2011–2025)

Global equities more than tripled in total market capitalization between 2011 and 2025. One country's stocks powered most of this growth.

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Ranked: The World’s Most Sustainable Trading Economies in 2026

This infographic from the Hinrich Foundation introduces the 2026 edition of the Sustainable Trade Index. Which economies are the most and least sustainable?

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Mapped: The Most Walkable Cities in the U.S. & Canada

San Francisco narrowly beats New York as the most walkable large city in the U.S. and Canada, while 90 of 130 cities remain car-dependent.

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Ranked: The World’s Top 25 Cities in 2026

Explore what the world's top cities offer in 2026, from economic strength to quality of life, according to Oxford Economics' Global Cities Index.

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Mapped: Unemployment Rates Across Europe in 2026

Hawaii's state and local tax burden is 13.3% of personal income, nearly triple Alaska's 4.9%. See where your state ranks in 2026.

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Which Country Is Actually the World’s Richest?

Switzerland, Singapore, and Norway each lead a different measure of GDP per capita after adjusting for prices and working hours.

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How New York Property Prices Compare Around the World

How expensive is New York real estate? See how much property the same money buys in 65 other cities worldwide.

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Mapped: The Most Popular Dog Breed in Every State in 2026

The Chihuahua is America's most popular dog, but the Labrador Retriever leads 22 states. See the top dog breed in every U.S. state in 2026.

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Ranked: The 15 Best Colleges in America for 2027

Explore the best colleges in America for 2027, according to Forbes. MIT leads the ranking, with six Ivy League schools in the top 15.

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Where the World’s Biggest Arms Exporters Send Their Weapons

Explore who receives weapons from the world's biggest arms exporters, from U.S. shipments to Saudi Arabia to military aid for Ukraine.

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America’s Top Colleges, Re-Ranked by Graduate Salaries

See how America’s top colleges rank by alumni salary after 10 years, from Penn and MIT to Stanford and Princeton.