Graphic artist Cameron Zotter picked up discarded receipts over a 48 hour period and mapped out how far they had traveled from the point of purchase. See the huge version on Flickr or click below:
Chart Porn notes that MIT has a higher-tech version of this.
The shift in China’s policies has led to increased political uncertainty over the future of President Xi’s hold on power, resulting in increased policy volatilities. Despite this, the MSCI China index outperformed the S&P 500 in the first week of 2023, and Chinese equities experienced significant volatility due to social-media-driven headlines.
The 2024 US presidential election will likely have a significant impact on markets, with the potential for policy changes and increased political volatility. The current macroeconomic backdrop favors President Joe Biden more than what political polls suggest, with most macroeconomic indicators pointing towards an improving economy.
Be wary of commodities, though energy may be worth a look
A new report predicts the US will surpass Saudi Arabia in oil production by 2020.
