WorldPingThe new K-shaped economy splits the rich from the ultra-rich: The top 0.1% averages more than $200 million—and is pulling away from the rest of the 1%
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The top 0.1%'s wealth has more than doubled since 2019, compared with 68% growth for the rest of the top 1%, according to Federal Reserve data…
Key facts
- The top 0.1%'s wealth has more than doubled since 2019, compared with 68% growth for the rest of the top 1%, according to Federal Reserve data…
- Reported by Fortune and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:28:06 UTC.
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