World in Stats · Independent research
Original, evidence-led articles that make companies, investing, economies, countries and global trends easier to understand. We explain the data, cite our sources and distinguish evidence from opinion.
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Global Economy · Featured analysis
Explore the world economy in 2026 through historical change, agriculture, manufacturing, services, AI, energy, global trade, regional shifts and data-backed scenarios for 2030–2040.
Investing Guides
Discover why the gain shown by your broker may differ from your actual investing experience. Understand TWR, money-weighted return, XIRR, dividends and currency effects.
Investing Guides
A complete educational guide to dividend payments, yield calculations, payout ratios, ETFs, compounding, taxes and the risks of dividend investing.