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The wealth of the world's billionaires reached $15.1 trillion last year, per a new report

CNBC Business·September 4, 2026·1 min read
The wealth of the world's billionaires reached $15.1 trillion last year, per a new report

The global billionaire count hit a record 3,795 people last year, with total wealth reaching $15.1 trillion, according to a new Altrata report. The richest of the rich saw the biggest gains, widening the wealth gap. The report highlights continued concentration of wealth among the ultra-wealthy.

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