31 October

Halloween 5UX

Five light-hearted Halloween films, picked so the only thing that jumps out at you is a pumpkin. No gore, no jump scares — just ghosts with better comic timing than most comedies.

The World’s $158 Trillion Stock Market in One Chart

The World’s $158 Trillion Stock Market in One Chart

Key Takeaways

  • U.S.-listed companies account for roughly 44% of global stock market capitalization.
  • China and the European Union each have equity markets valued at $15.5 trillion each.
  • The U.S. share of global equity market capitalization has risen from roughly one-third in 2012.

In 2025, the global equity market reached a record $157.8 trillion in market capitalization, up more than $25 trillion from 2024.

Which U.S. States Rely Most on Trade With China?

Which U.S. States Rely Most on Trade With China?

Key Takeaways

  • New Mexico had the highest share of goods trade with China of any U.S. state in 2025, at 18%.
  • Amid tariff changes, California’s share of goods trade with China fell sharply from 20.5% in 2024 to 12.8% in 2025.
  • North Dakota had the lowest share of goods trade with China among U.S. states, at just 1.2%.

Despite recent tariff tensions, China remains one of America’s most important trading partners, though its role in state trade varies widely across the country.

Ranked: Water Supply vs. Use Per Person by Country

Ranked: Water Supply vs. Use Per Person by Country

Key Takeaways

  • Iceland has the world’s highest renewable freshwater supply per person, at 15.7 million cubic feet annually, roughly 50 times the U.S. level.
  • The U.S. ranks 54th for freshwater supply per person but sixth for freshwater withdrawals.
  • Guyana is one of the few countries near the top of both rankings, placing second for freshwater supply and third for withdrawals per person.

Freshwater abundance and water use tell two very different stories.

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