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economy1 month ago•2 min saved

AI boom widens the wealth gap, propelling the ultra-rich ahead

Capgemini's World Wealth Report 2026 finds ultrahigh-net-worth individuals (investable assets ≥ $30M) gained about 10% in 2025, outpacing the $1–$5M group which grew under 8%. Global wealth among high-net-worth individuals rose 8.7% to a record $98.3 trillion, with the U.S. adding roughly 736,000 new millionaires. The AI boom and access to private equity and hedge funds helped the ultra-rich capture higher returns, highlighting a growing wealth gap as more ordinary investors enter markets but see more modest gains.

via Axios|

#ai #capgemini #economy

economics9 months ago•1 min saved

Insights from Nobel Laureates on Economic Growth and Progress

The article discusses insights from Nobel economics laureates on the factors influencing economic growth, emphasizing the importance of innovation, institutions, and policies in fostering sustainable development.

via Financial Times|

#economicgrowth #economics #nobelprize

economy-and-business2 years ago•3 min saved

"Billionaires Seek Supreme Court Backing to Protect Trillions in Untaxed Fortune"

A report by Americans for Tax Fairness reveals that the wealthiest American families have $8.5 trillion in untaxed capital gains, highlighting the vast wealth inequality in the U.S. The Supreme Court is set to hear a case, Moore v. United States, which could impact the ability to tax these gains and potentially block efforts to implement a federal wealth tax. The case is supported by billionaire-backed think tanks and could have significant implications for tax law and the financial obligations of the ultra-wealthy.

via Rolling Stone|

##billionaires #capitalgains

economy2 years ago•3 min saved

"$8.5 Trillion Untaxed: The Case for a Billionaire Income Tax in the US"

A report by Americans for Tax Fairness reveals that Americans worth over $100 million held $8.5 trillion in untaxed profits in 2022, primarily from unrealized capital gains. This wealth, concentrated among 0.05% of households, may escape taxation without legislative changes. Proposals like the "Billionaires Income Tax" and ending the stepped-up basis loophole aim to tax these gains and could generate significant revenue. However, these proposals lack Republican support. The current tax system exacerbates wealth and racial disparities, with the majority of this untaxed wealth held by white households.

via HuffPost|

##economy #taxloophole

opinioncommentary2 years ago•0 min saved

"Unsealing Epstein Case: The Intersection of Wealth, Power, and Sex Trafficking Investigations"

Marc Thiessen, in a Fox News Video, argues that the Jeffrey Epstein case exemplifies how the judicial system is skewed in favor of the rich and powerful. Thiessen's commentary suggests that Epstein's wealth and connections may have played a role in how his legal matters were handled, pointing to a broader issue of inequality within the justice system. The discussion reflects ongoing concerns about how economic and social status can influence legal outcomes.

via Fox News|

##epsteincase #foxnews