Trump – Deena Zaidi

Asia’s top economies are most vulnerable to any disruption at the Strait of Hormuz

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025Deena ZaidiGraphs, Graphs, India, United States of America, World Economy

Over a quarter of global seaborne oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz—making Asia’s top economies especially vulnerable to any disruption.

Mapped – Trump’s travel ban on 19 countries

June 5, 2025June 6, 2025Deena ZaidiWorld Economy

Three interactive maps visualizing Trump’s travel bans on 19 countries. Data is collected from DHS visa overstay rates 2023 for all countries (excluding Canada and Mexico) under B1/B2 and F/M/J categories

U.S. inflation drops to 2.4% as egg prices peaked at $6.23 per doz. in March

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025Deena ZaidiWorld Economy

U.S. inflation dropped to 2.4% in March as consumer prices fell slightly, easing from 2.8% in February. The dip comes amid new tariffs from President Trump and ongoing Fed caution on interest rate cuts. Food prices, however, continued to rise—egg prices surged 60.4% year-over-year.

Here’s how the American economy will be impacted by Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China—in 3 charts

January 31, 2025February 1, 2025Deena ZaidiChina, Inflation, United States of America, World Economy

Trump’s second presidency has come with a series of executive actions—most with the focus to make the country more self-reliant, reducing dependence on foreign economies. I delve into the data to uncover how these tariffs might impact the U.S.