Billionaire wealth surged in 2024, says Oxfam

Billionaire wealth surged in 2024, says Oxfam as world leaders meet for Davos
Billionaire wealth surged last year, with the world's richest individuals adding $2 trillion to their pockets in 2024, according to a new report released Monday.
Billionaire Wealth Surged By $2 Trillion Last Year, Report Shows
Oxfam's latest report shows billionaire wealth surged by $2 trillion in 2024, with new billionaires minted daily. Discover how wealth inequality is widening globally.
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