Over a quarter of global seaborne oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz—making Asia’s top economies especially vulnerable to any disruption.
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Virginia and Texas Lead U.S. Data Center Growth as AI Demand Surges
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.
Why the U.S. trade deficit remains large despite tariffs and reshoring
The deficit has eased from its 2022 peak, yet imports still far exceed exports as strong consumer demand, a strong dollar, and supply chain shifts sustain a record-era trade gap.
Who Holds U.S. Debt in 2025? Top Foreign Holders of U.S. Treasury Securities
Foreign investors now hold more than $9 trillion in U.S. Treasurys, but growing purchases by advanced economies contrast with pullbacks by China and other emerging markets.