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Economic Policy Uncertainty
Financial Times's line chart drew 2.1M views on X: 4.6x its typical post and #4 of 25 Financial Times charts we track by views. Read Oct 10, 2026.
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Why it spread
This post spread because an independent author with a big source reach posted a timely line chart showing Trump's economic agenda causing uncertainty on the scale of a global pandemic, drawing 15,421 likes, 3,427 reposts, 401 quotes, 3,193 saves, and 2,080,223 views.
What worked
- The post came from an independent author, which gave it credibility outside a single newsroom.
- The chart used a big source with top quarter reach, helping it travel widely.
- The framing was simple and direct: one line chart showing Trump's impact on economic uncertainty compared to a global pandemic.
What to borrow
We could use the same form by pairing a simple line chart with a bold, timely comparison, and by citing a top quarter source to strengthen trust.
Careful
Do not over-read the quote rate as above average or assume the chart's medium design polish and medium self-labelling were the main drivers, since the independent author and big source were the stated reasons.
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Your numbers, in this line chart.
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How far did Financial Times's "Economic Policy Uncertainty" chart travel?
2,080,223 views, 15,421 likes, 3,427 reposts and 3,193 saves on X, read Oct 10, 2026. A normal post from @jburnmurdoch gets about 455K views.
What kind of chart is it?
A line chart. Trump has plunged the economy into chaos.
Can I use Financial Times's chart?
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