The S&P 500, a key indicator of U.S. economic performance, tracks the 500 largest publicly traded companies in the United States, representing about 80% of the total market capitalization. Over time, the top 10 companies in the index have played an increasingly significant role in shaping its overall market cap. The below infographic from Visual […]
Consumer sentiment took a significant hit in March, as inflation worries and a struggling stock market weighed heavily on American consumers. According to the University of Michigan’s latest survey, the mid-month reading came in at 57.9 — a sharp 10.5% decline from February and well below expectations of 63.2. This marks a 27.1% drop compared […]
Inflation showed some positive signs in February, but the Federal Reserve may not be ready to act just yet. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), revealed a 0.2% increase for the month, bringing the annual inflation rate to 2.8%. Excluding food and energy, the core CPI […]
In recent years, cash balance plans have become an increasingly popular retirement-saving strategy, particularly among high earners, business owners, and professionals. As of 2020, nearly 23,000 employers adopted cash balance plans, a sharp increase from just 1,477 in 2001. These plans are now widely used by small businesses, including law firms, medical practices, real estate […]
As we reach the midpoint of the 2020s, it’s worth looking back at the performance of the top 20 economies since 2015. This infographic from Visual Capitalists ranks countries according to their projected 2025 GDP and shows their inflation-adjusted growth over the past decade, with figures calculated in 2025 dollars. The chart is based on […]
