U.S. dollar held abroad 2025 reached $1.05T, nearly half of all U.S. currency in circulation. After decades of rapid growth—peaking during the 2020 pandemic—foreign demand has now plateaued, reflecting shifts toward digital payments and cryptocurrencies.

U.S. imports of data processing units jumped to $14.8 billion in June 2025, pushing the 12-month total to $110 billion. This represents a...

In Q2 2025, social benefits comprised 46.2% of U.S. government current expenditures, up from 18.8% in 1960, 30.7% in 1980, and 34.9% in...