The Top 15 Countries for Military Expenditures in 2016
The US was the world’s largest spender on defense in 2016 followed by China and Russia. Click to enlarge Source: Daily Infographics
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British vs. American English: Infographic
I posted a graphic showing the differences between British and American English back in 2014. Recently I came across the following infographic on the same topic. Click to enlarge Source: Daily Infographics.eu Also checkout: British English vs. American English, TFS
World Equity Market Highlights 2016 In Three Charts
Global equity markets had a subdued growth in 2016 according to a report by The World Federation of Exchanges. The global market capitalization increased by 4.4% and value of stocks traded declined by 27%. Much of this fall can be attributed to sharp sell-off on Chinese exchanges and restricted trading there. Number of newly listed …
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How to Use the Power of Compounding To Save For Retirement ?
Compound interest is the eight wonder of the world. So said Albert Einstein. Saving for retirement is a struggle for many workers especially middle and poor-income American workers. However even saving a little everyday can help build a nice nest egg. The following example, shows the power of compounding returns by skipping coffee at expensive …
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The Sizes of World Stock Markets in 1899 vs. 2016
At the beginning of the 20th century the US stock market accounted for 15% of global stocks. But since the end of World War II, the US market has made up more than half of the global market capitalization and the country has continued to maintain this dominance. Click to enlarge Source: Credit Suisse Yearbook 2017: …
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