Latest data visuals

  • What does the data say? Corporate tax, climate litigation and pub blues

    25 Jun 2021

    In this month’s instalment of our visual series on topical data themes, we look at corporation tax rates, climate-related litigation and the ongoing misfortune of pubs.

  • What does the data say? Tesla, the halo effect and reasons for CEO departures

    28 May 2021

    In the latest instalment of our visual series on topical data themes, we look at Tesla’s market cap relative to the European “Big Five” carmakers, the average CSR spending of FTSE 100 companies versus their procurement budget and the most common reasons for a CEO to leave a company.

  • What does the data say? Bitcoin, offices and emissions

    30 Apr 2021

    In our monthly visual series on topical data themes, we look at whether Bitcoin could be the new gold, if COVID-19 has put pressure on London office rents, and the extent to which transport affects the carbon footprint of foods.

  • Living in the past: Why are controversy scores so controversial?

    8 Apr 2021

    Many investors use controversy scores as a filter to avoid firms whose damaging behaviour has hit the headlines, from human rights violations to environmental disasters. But these scores have serious limitations, making them an inadequate tool for investors who want to manage ESG risks and have a positive impact.

  • Five charts that show Copenhagen is a city of the future

    7 Apr 2021

    We take a visual approach to highlight why Copenhagen is such a rich, vibrant and economically prosperous city.

  • What does the data say? Vaccines, illiquidity and managers called Dave

    26 Mar 2021

    In the first of a new monthly series, we take a visual approach to illustrate topical data themes in economies, markets and beyond. This month we look at the correlation between stock market performance and vaccinations, the illiquidity premium in real assets, and whether there are still more men called Dave running funds than female managers.

  • The COVID Nudge

    28 Jan 2021

    In these data visualisations, we look at whether COVID-19 will achieve something that millions spent on public health campaigning has failed to do.

  • Hot wheels: Cars, climate change and the great EV disconnect

    25 Jan 2021

    With traditional carmakers under intense pressure to cut emissions in the fight against climate change, investors are putting their money behind pure play electric vehicle producers. Alessandro Rovelli digs into the numbers to assess whether this trend is sustainable.

  • Five charts that show Manchester is a city of the future

    20 Aug 2020

    In this short, visual article we present five charts that show why Manchester is such a rich, vibrant and economically prosperous city. Our view is that the ingredients of connectivity, culture, talent, scale and scientific heritage make the city well-equipped to thrive in the coming years and decades.

  • Pandemic risk: When will we learn our lesson?

    21 Jul 2020

    COVID-19 has reminded us that the sources of economic and financial crises can be wildly unpredictable. However, while spotting patient zero in advance was nigh on impossible, pandemic risk was well telegraphed. In the first part of our mini-series, The source of the next crisis, we consider whether an infectious disease could wrong-foot us again or whether governments will learn their lesson.

  • 5G: Anatomy of an equity investment idea

    11 Nov 2019

    The evolution of wireless technology has fuelled a host of new mobile applications and helped propel companies such as Netflix. 5G, its next iteration, promises speeds up to 20 times faster than the current 4G. But to think only in terms of speed severely underestimates 5G’s potential to fundamentally transform the business landscape – though not without tremendous risk.

Our yearly collection: The Little Book of Data

The Little Book of Data 6

Good data visualisation makes us see the world anew. The sixth edition of The Little Book of Data presents original and curated visuals, charts and graphics to offer a fresh perspective on topics shaping our world.

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Previous editions

The Little Book of Data 5

PDF 41.3 MB 112 pages

The fifth edition of The Little Book of Data looks at the social and economic impact of conflict, rising inflation and the climate crisis.

The Little Book of Data 4

PDF 41.9 MB 71 pages

The fourth edition of The Little Book of Data delves into the escalating climate crisis and the going impact of the pandemic.

The Little Book of Data 3

PDF 19.8 MB 116 pages

The third edition of The Little Book of Data explores the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental sustainability and the battle for social equality.

The Little Book of Data 2

PDF 19.2 MB 84 pages

The second edition of The Little Book of Data discusses climate modelling, urbanisation and the financial implications of retirement.

The Little Book of Data 1

PDF 8.8 MB 73 pages

The first edition of The Little Book of Data explores demographics, tech, trade wars and the impact of Brexit.

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