Graphs – Deena Zaidi

U.S. inflation sticks at 2.7% as grocery prices post biggest ump in three years

January 13, 2026January 15, 2026Deena ZaidiGraphs, Graphs, Inflation, United States of America, World Economy

U.S. food inflation has cooled sharply from its pandemic-era peak — but the latest data come with an unusual warning label.

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows to the Smallest Gap Since May 2009

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026Deena ZaidiGraphs, Graphs, Trade and tariffs, United States of America, World Economy, World trade

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed dramatically in October 2025, falling to $29.4 billion, the smallest monthly gap since May 2009, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis. That represents a 39% drop from a revised $48.1 billion deficit in September.

After Japan, U.S. debt is set to be the highest in the G7 by 2030

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025Deena ZaidiGraphs, Graphs, Japan, United States of America, World Economy, World economy

IMF projections show U.S. government debt climbing faster than most G7 peers, surpassing the group’s average in 2025 and reaching about 143% of GDP by 2030—second only to Japan.

The Fed cuts interest rate for second time in 2025

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025Deena ZaidiGraphs, Graphs, Inflation, Markets, Politics & Policy, Trade and tariffs, United States of America, World economy, World Economy

Persistently high inflation makes this reduction a tricky one. The interest rate cut is the first in Trump’s second term as well as the first in 2025.