Data & financial journalist covering global economics and policy
Northern Virginia and Texas have emerged as the core hubs of America’s data center boom. As demand for artificial intelligence and cloud services accelerates, data centers are becoming critical infrastructure — and a major new source of energy demand.
Tesla’s stock is a fascinating case study—one that not only reflects traditional market forces but also captures the increasingly powerful influence of the CEO’s political leanings on investor’s confidence.
In June 2025, foreign official institutions drove a $80 billion net inflow into U.S. Treasuries, with the U.K. recording the largest one-month increase among major holders.
New data shows foreign investment in the U.S. dropped in 2024 — but Ireland and Canada still led the way in both spending and job creation.