From smartphones and electric cars to wind turbines and military radar, the building blocks of our modern world all depend on rare earth minerals...
China’s Dominance in Rare Earths: Why the World Still Depends on Beijing
Global Military Spending by Country in 2026: U.S., China & Russia Lead
Global defense spending reached $2.63 trillion in 2025, up from $2.48 trillion in 2024. It also hit a new milestone, with average military spending...
Top 15 Largest US Treasury Holders in 2026: Who Owns America’s Debt?
last updated June 09, 2026 The United States continues to hold the largest national debt in the world, which has surpassed $39 trillion. A major...
US National Debt
$39.20T
Debt-to-GDP Ratio: ≈120%
GDP Growth
1.6%
Q1 2026
Inflation Rate
3.8%
+0.6% in Apr 2026
Unemployment
4.3%
Payroll Employment: +115,000(p)
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The latest U.S. state employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that some large states added more jobs over the past 12 months...
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The United States is the biggest economy in the world, and it is also the biggest debtor nation. U.S. total debt has now surpassed the $39 trillion...
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The U.S. dollar, the world’s strongest and most trusted currency, faced a significant setback in 2025. The value ofthe U.S. dollar...
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The Middle East oil and gas reserves are among the largest ever discovered, and the countries that built their economies on manufacturing, transport...
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The U.S. fertility rate varied widely from state to state. Some states recorded very high birth numbers, while others sat near record lows. The CDC tracks these figures...
The Middle East oil and gas reserves are among the largest ever discovered, and the countries that built their economies on manufacturing, transport, and industry have...
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In 2025, global electricity demand reached 31,779 terawatt-hours (TWh), up from 30,930 TWh in 2024. That is an increase of 2.8%. The latest data from Ember shows...
