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Global wealth surges, but gains concentrated at the top

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Global personal wealth saw a significant increase in 2025, driven primarily by rising asset values at the top of the wealth pyramid. The World Federation of Exchanges reported an 18.5% rise in global stock market capitalization, while the UBS Global Wealth Report 2026 noted an 10.8% growth in global personal wealth. This surge has led to a substantial increase in the number of billionaires, particularly in the United States, mainland China, and India, though the report suggests this growth is concentrated among the wealthiest. AI

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Global wealth surges, but gains concentrated at the top

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