UPDATED: Nvidia Stock Hits Record High as AI Boom Drives Unprecedented Growth

UPDATED: Nvidia Stock Hits Record High as AI Boom Drives Unprecedented Growth

From graphics chip maker to AI leader, Nvidia is one of the world’s most valuable publicly traded companies after briefly surpassing Microsoft and Apple. We look at the stock’s journey in two charts

Mapped: Global inflation in 181 countries – Which country has the highest inflation?

Mapped: Global inflation in 181 countries – Which country has the highest inflation?

From hyperinflation in Sudan to unexpected price pressures in Japan, explore a map highlighting the most recent inflation rates by country — using May 2025 data where available and the most recent data otherwise.

G7 inflation mapped on one graph

G7 inflation mapped on one graph

In Japan, the only Asian economy in G7,  core inflation rose at its fastest annual pace in over two years, climbing to 3.5% in April, according to data released Friday. I mapped the inflation (with some caveats) to look at the overall inflation trend in G7 economies.

U.S. trade deficits and Trump’s new tariffs: which countries are getting hit the hardest?

U.S. trade deficits and Trump’s new tariffs: which countries are getting hit the hardest?

The U.S. reported major trade deficits in February 2025 with China, the EU, and Mexico—just as President Trump’s latest round of ‘reciprocal’ tariffs took effect. Here’s a breakdown of who’s facing the steepest penalties, and why some key allies like Canada and Mexico are exempt.