Today’s newsletter looks at commodities. First we look at which countries spend the most per capita on healthcare, and then we dig into the biggest players in the industry by ranking them based on market cap. Finally, we visualise the top ten countries with the highest average life expectancy.
Gold Prices over time
Over the last ten years, gold has had its highs and lows. In recent times, gold has become a lot more expensive and currently is at $2,400 per ounce. This is $1,000 per ounce compared to November 2015! Its upward trajectory began around 2020 during the pandemic where fears of inflation led to gold becoming a more attractive investment option.