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Who holds U.S. debt? Top foreign holders of U.S. Treasuries in 2026 As the U.S. national debt approaches $39 trillion, foreign investors play a key role…. though ownership is concentrated among a few countries.

Japan, the U.K., and China account for about a third of all foreign-owned U.S. debt. (that's roughly 24% of all U.S. debt)

Full breakdown + charts: deenazaidi.com/who-holds-us...

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Chart of U.S. interest rates vs core PCE inflation showing the Federal Reserve cut rates in 2025 before inflation reached its 2% target, with core PCE still around 3% in Feb. 2026 and headline inflation at 3.3% for March 2026

🚨 Failed Iran talks could complicate Fed rate outlook as oil-driven inflation risk rises

More: deenazaidi.com/iran-oil-inf...

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Chart showing the breakdown of U.S. energy CPI components, with multiple lines tracking price changes across categories such as gasoline, electricity, and natural gas, highlighting differing trends and volatility.

U.S. inflation rises as oil prices surge: energy costs drive the March CPI spike Rising oil prices are now feeding into U.S. inflation, with energy costs driving a sharp increase in headline CPI for March. As crude climbs above $100 per barrel amid Iran war tensions, the diverg…

🚨 March 2026 inflation touched 3.3%, driven by a 12.5% spike in energy prices

More on the breakdown of the numbers here: deenazaidi.com/us-inflation...

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G7 central banks hold rates as energy-driven inflation risks persist Rising oil prices are feeding inflation risks, forcing central banks to delay rate cuts despite easing geopolitical tensions.

🚨 Even with a ceasefire in place, inflation risks won't be fading away

Here’s why the G7 central banks are staying cautious on rate cuts : bit.ly/41izg2Z

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Line chart showing the Green Markets North America Fertilizer Price Index from April 2025 to April 2026. Prices remain relatively stable through 2025 before rising sharply after late February 2026, coinciding with the Iran conflict and a reported drop in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The index climbs to around 985 by early April

🚨Fertilizers are at particular risk, as their supplies get choked at the Strait of Hormuz.

Read more on what this means for food prices: bit.ly/4drkYEp

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Choropleth map of the United States showing average gas prices by state as of March 31, 2026. Prices range from about $3.27 to $5.89 per gallon, with a national average of $4.018. California has the highest price at $5.88, while Oklahoma is among the lowest at $3.27. Western states and parts of the Northeast show higher prices, while much of the central U.S. has lower prices.

‼️ Nearly every U.S. state sees gas prices rise in a week—here’s where they spiked the most

The U.S. national average gas prices hit $4 per gallon on average, marking the highest rates since 2022.

Interactive version here: bit.ly/4v2A1L5

#econsky #gasprices #oil #dataanalysis

U.S. map showing state-level gas prices as of March 23, 2026, ranging from about $3 to $6 per gallon, with California highest at $5.79, Kansas at $3.26, and a national average of $3.95.

U.S. map showing EV charging prices by state, ranging from about $0.29 to $0.53 per kilowatt-hour, with West Virginia highest at $0.528, Kansas among the lowest at $0.293, and a national average of $0.418.

🚨 Can surging gas prices push U.S. drivers toward EVs?

U.S. gas prices are nearing $4/gallon, with sharp increases in some regions.

But the shift to EVs will depend on local charging costs and infrastructure of each state.

Two interactive maps here: wp.me/p3AV1k-2RS

#data #gasprices #EVs

Oil prices surge after major Iran gas field is struck

More - bit.ly/3PJOfAa

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Fed holds rates, signals cautious cuts as inflation stays above the 2% target

One of the concern remains rising energy prices which will eventually show up in the overall inflation.

Oil prices have already crossed $100 barrel per day

More: bit.ly/4bhAC3M

Line chart of Brent crude oil prices from Jan. 2, 2025 to March 8, 2026 showing prices fluctuating mostly between $60 and $80 before surging sharply in early March 2026 after U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran. Brent rises above $100 per barrel, reaching about $108.5, the highest level in over three years.

Brent crude oil prices surge past $100 per barrel in early March 2026 after U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran as shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz plunges to historic lows.

Latest on the oil price surge: wp.me/p3AV1k-2QS

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Governments and energy companies move quickly to shield global oil supplies Governments and energy producers are racing to protect global oil flows as risks rise around the Strait of Hormuz.

One narrow waterway carries ~20% of the world’s oil.

As tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz, governments and energy companies are moving quickly to shield global supplies.

Here’s what the data shows:
wp.me/p3AV1k-2Qw

#straitofhormuz #oilprices #oilsupply

Brent touches 19-month high amid the ongoing Iran conflict

Analysts say it could touch $100 a barrel.

Ship traffic has slumped after the Strait of Hormuz closed

Latest: wp.me/p3AV1k-2Q8

#oilprices #chartsthatmatter #econsky #datasky

Citing Iranian media, Reuters reported that an Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander said the Strait of Hormuz stands closed.

Asian economies including China, India, South Korea and Japan remain highly dependent on this vital route. #econsky

By January 2026, arrivals fall from about 110 in October to around 55 — nearly a 50% decline. Meanwhile, arrivals via the Cape of Good Hope remain relatively stable between roughly 85 and 95, indicating vessels rerouted away from Hormuz during rising regional tensions.

Ship traffic slumps in the Strait of Hormuz as vessels reroute via Cape of Good Hope: wp.me/p3AV1k-2Q8

#oil #straitofhormuz #data #datavisuals #supplydisruption

Line chart showing daily Brent crude oil futures prices from January 2, 2025 to March 1, 2026. Prices start near $80 per barrel, fall sharply in mid-March, and spike in mid-June after Israeli strikes on Iran and U.S. bombing of nuclear sites, rising nearly 3% on June 19. Prices drift lower through the fall, dipping in October amid oversupply and again in mid-December on rising supply and Russia-Ukraine peace progress. By late February 2026, prices rebound to about $77 per barrel following renewed U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Carriers are halting Strait of Hormuz transits and suspending Suez/Red Sea routes as Iran risks escalate.

Oil’s next move now hinges on the U.S. and Israel — and Iran’s response.

Here's the latest: wp.me/p3AV1k-2Q8

#econsky #data #datavisuals #straitofhormuz #oilprices #energymarkets #oil #iran

Map of Iran highlighting major oil and shipping ports, including Kharg Island, Bandar Abbas, and Chabahar, and showing the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil chokepoint.

Bar chart showing countries most exposed to a Strait of Hormuz closure. Saudi Arabia exports the most crude through the strait (5.3M barrels per day), while China is the largest destination (5.4M barrels per day).

Bar chart of crude oil volumes moving through the Strait of Hormuz in Q1 2025. Saudi Arabia ships the most (5.3M barrels per day), and China is the top destination (5.4M barrels per day).

🚨 After U.S. and Israel launch attacks on Iran, Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route has found itself in the middle of the ongoing crisis

Here's why the Strait of Hormuz remains the world’s most critical oil chokepoint : wp.me/p3AV1k-2EL

#econsky #data #datavisuals #straitofhormuz #charts #datastory

🚨Trump unveils a “ratepayer protection pledge,” requiring tech companies to cover higher electricity costs where new data centers are built.

Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Meta plan on spending $600+ billion in AI infrastructure in 2026.

More: lnkd.in/ee7HT3BR

#stateofunion #datacenters #AI

U.S. bubble map displaying data center counts by state. Virginia has the largest concentration, highlighted prominently, while Texas shows a major cluster. Smaller clusters appear across California, the Midwest and the Northeast.

Virginia’s dominance could be challenged by states with lower infrastructure costs.

Emerging markets like Texas, Tennessee, Ohio and Wisconsin could intensify competition

More : wp.me/p3AV1k-2Pf

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The U.S. trade deficit widened by the most in nearly 34 years

More: wp.me/p3AV1k-2P1

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Greenland Tensions Rattle Global Markets A slump in U.S. stocks spilled into markets in Asia and Europe on Wednesday, ending a period of relative calm.

A sharp sell-off in U.S. assets, triggered by President Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over a dispute regarding Greenland, spilled into overseas markets on Wednesday.

🚨 As China’s share of U.S. Treasury holdings declined in 2025, the U.K.’s role quietly grew—reshaping who finances America’s debt.

Deep dive : lnkd.in/eTDXEqVR

Substack: lnkd.in/e6ZQg36C

#econsky #datavisuals #data

Small-multiple bar charts show the U.S. monthly goods trade balance with eight European countries from January to October 2025. The U.S. runs persistent trade deficits with Germany, France, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Norway, while posting trade surpluses with the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. An annotation marks April 2, when a proposed 10% tariff was announced. Values are in billions of dollars and not seasonally adjusted.

🚨 Trump vows a 10% tariff on eight European nations over Greenland.

The U.S. runs goods trade deficits with six of them, but trade surpluses with the UK and the Netherlands.

An interactive version of the graph below: wp.me/p3AV1k-2Or

#econsky #data #datavisuals #NATO #EuropeanUnion #tariffs

Europe stands united after Trump threatened 8 NATO allies with 10% tariffs amid Greenland dispute

Link: deenazaidi.com/trump-10-per...

#econsky #datavisuals #NATO #Greenland #Tariffs

Small-multiple bar charts show the U.S. monthly goods trade balance with eight European countries from January to October 2025. The U.S. runs persistent trade deficits with Germany, France, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Norway, while posting trade surpluses with the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. An annotation marks April 2, when a proposed 10% tariff was announced. Values are in billions of dollars and not seasonally adjusted.

🚨 Trump vows a 10% tariff on eight European nations over Greenland.

The U.S. runs goods trade deficits with six of them, but trade surpluses with the UK and the Netherlands.

An interactive version of the graph below: wp.me/p3AV1k-2Or

#econsky #data #datavisuals #NATO #EuropeanUnion #tariffs

Line chart compares headline and core U.S. inflation since 2020, highlighting missing October data and a provisional November reading. December headline inflation at 2.7%

CPI reports shows inflation at 2.7% for December 2025

Core inflation, stripping out volatile food and energy prices, was 2.6%

More here: wp.me/p3AV1k-2O1

Line chart of U.S. food inflation since 2020 showing a 2022 peak, sharp cooldown in 2023, and data gap during the 2025 shutdown.

🚨U.S. inflation remains at 2.7% in December as food prices post biggest jump in 3 years

Details here: wp.me/p3AV1k-2O1

Data caveat : wp.me/p3AV1k-2Mt

#econsky #datavisuals #data #inflation #breakingnews #graphs #USinflation

Interactive chart showing U.S. imports and exports since 2005, with the October 2025 trade gap narrowing to $29.4B, the smallest since 2009.

🚨The U.S. trade deficit just hit its lowest level since 2009

An interactive version: wp.me/p3AV1k-2NH

#econsky #datavisuals #tradedeficit #graphs