Some states are producing more while working fewer hours. See where productivity surged, and where it fell behind.

In 2005, nearly half of all global manufacturing was done in either the U.S. or Europe. By 2025, China was the top industrial power.

From Mexico to Portugal, see how much Americans need to retire comfortably around the world, and how each country compares with the U.S.

Discover which U.S. states have the widest wage gaps, based on 2025 BLS data comparing top earners with median workers.

Colombia leads currency gains against the U.S. dollar in 2026, while Argentina and several major Asian currencies rank among the weakest.

Map showing where Americans face the most financial distress in 2026.

Average monthly salaries across 69 major cities range from $8,363 in Zurich to $220 in Cairo, a more than 38-fold difference.

This ranking of the poverty rates of children in OECD countries shows that Costa Rica has the highest child poverty rate, while Finland has the lowest.

See which U.S. states had the highest vehicle theft rates in 2025.

Buying a home in America is out of reach for median households in 37 states. See where homebuyers face the biggest income gaps.

Millions of Americans are starting college each fall semester. What they'll pay, though, varies enormously by state.

From 53 days in Iran to 10 in the U.S., see how paid vacation and public holidays compare across 185 countries.

Locals know a city best. As it turns out, the locals who find their city prettiest live neither in Europe nor the U.S.

Explore the 30 cities most visited by digital nomads, from Bangkok and London to New York, Barcelona, and beyond.

This graphic reveals which major economies’ central banks rely most heavily on gold reserves—and which hold almost none.

Texas and Florida account for 52% of projected U.S. population growth through 2040, while 14 states are expected to shrink.

The U.S. dollar has lost 23% of its purchasing power since 2019, while Switzerland has lost just 7%. See how 35 countries compare.

The United States is such a massive economy that individual states have larger output than entire countries.

Delta is by far the world's most valuable airline. Many of its emerging competitors are found across the Pacific.

AI is the biggest risk to the U.S. economy in 2026, but also its greatest opportunity. See what economists say could swing the outlook.

See the largest renewable power sources by province and state across the U.S. and Canada, from hydropower to wind and solar.