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May 13, 2026

The 10 Countries That Drink the Most Beer Per Person

Kirin Holdings has tracked global beer consumption since 1975. Its 2024 report, released December 22, 2025, covers 170 countries. The Czech Republic has been #1 in per-capita consumption for 32 consecutive years. Germany, the country the world associates with beer culture, is 10th. Spain is 7th.

Latest Issue

May 13, 2026

The 10 Countries That Drink the Most Beer Per Person

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May 11, 2026

The 10 Countries With the Most Gold in the World

The World Gold Council publishes central bank gold holdings monthly. The January 2026 data show 36,521 tonnes in official vaults — roughly one-sixth of all the gold ever mined. The top of this list has barely changed since the Cold War. The most interesting stories are about who is buying, who has started selling, and who wants their gold back.

May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026 | Cross-Asset Power Index

Gold takes first; Bitcoin remains last.

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May 6, 2026 | Factor Power Index

Value leads; Low Volatility trails.

May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026 | Sector Power Index

Energy takes first place; Materials moves to last.

May 1, 2026

May 1, 2026 | Cross-Asset Power Index

Treasuries take first; Bitcoin remains last.

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