Miscellaneous

Every week I surf the net on your behalf looking for the 10 most informative articles written by the best commentators/analysts out there which I then edit and abridge before posting to provide you with a faster, and easier read.

Canada and the United States are the world's largest trading partners. The U.S. accounts for about three-quarters of Canada's exports. Because of geography and the North American Free Trade Agreement, there are a number of products that the countries export to each other while at the same time importing from the other. [Take a look at the list. You might be very surprised.] Words: 712

Historically high gas prices in the United States have led to consumer complaints, political consternation and even some changes in tax policy, but a look at prices paid in countries around the world reveals that things could be a lot worse.

I notice that any article I post on my site regarding economic, financial and investing topics related to China get a lot of page views from Chinese readers suggesting that Chinese nationals are anxious to read what Western commentators have to say about their country. Here are some of those articles you might have missed.

Today's infographic highlights every single EV that’s available for sale across America, showing the wide range of manufacturers, vehicle types, and prices. As of February 2022, there were 28 different electric vehicles available in the U.S., from 18 different manufacturers. Here are their base model statistics:

The state of democracy has dropped from an average global score of 5.37 to 5.28, the biggest drop since 2010 after the global financial crisis which translates into the sobering fact that only 46% of the population is living in a democracy of some sort. This article takes a look at the democratic state of each region in the world.

Wind and solar generate over a tenth of the world’s electricity as illustrated in today's infographic and, taken together, they are the fourth-largest source of electricity, behind coal, gas, and hydro. 

There are various exchange platforms for crypto, but not every platform is suited for every type of user. Each platform has its features, intricacies, fees, and other regulations. Moreover, crypto exchange platforms do not offer every cryptocurrency. By choosing a reputed cryptocurrency, you do not just get to buy crypto, but also a secure online wallet to store your currencies. Here are 6 features you must look for when choosing the best crypto platform.

Collectible toys share the same characteristics as some of the most investable assets, like art and fine wine. They're scarce; price is dependent on condition; they're sought-after, and unlike some other investments, they invoke powerful memories of our childhood. Let's explore. ????There's a reason we're so bullish on this stuff! Words: 1072

In 2021, coal-fired electricity generation increased by 9% reaching all-time highs globally, showing that eliminating coal from the energy mix will not be a simple task despite 40 nations agreeing at the COP26 conference last year to phase coal out of their energy mixes. This infographic shows the aggressive phase-out of coal power that would be required in order to reach net zero goals by 2050.