Trade Between the EU and US: Infographic

Trading between the European Union (EU) and the USA in goods and services is one of the largest between major trading blocks. For instance, in 2022 the EU exported more goods to the US than it imported from the US. The below infographic also shows that generally between these two partners have increased over the …

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Mexico Has Become The Top Trade Partner of the US

One of the beneficiaries of the phenomenon of “friendshoring” since the covid-19 pandemic has been our Southern Neighbor Mexico. Friendshoring is the concept of growing trade with friendly countries. When supply-chain issues became a major problem for companies recently many opted to try friendshoring by locating plants closer to home in nearby countries as opposed …

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Foreign-born Population as a Share of Total Population in OECD Countries: Chart

Immigration plays an important role in the economy of the OECD countries. For example, immigration especially in the illegal category is a major topic for both the parties in the upcoming elections in the US. So its important to review the share of immigrants in the population of each country. Foreign-born population as a percentage …

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On The Relationship Between Time and Risk: Chart

The relationship between time and risk is inversely proportional. The longer time one holds an asset the loss of risk reduces. This is true with equity and other markets. So the easiest way to avoid loss is to hold stocks for the longer term. Engaging in risky behaviors like day-trading will only lead to loss …

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