Billionaires' wealth grew three times faster in 2024 than the year before, a top anti-poverty group reported on Monday as some of the world's political and financial elite prepared for an annual gathering in Davos,

Billionaires' wealth grew three times faster in 2024 than the year before, while the number of the world’s poor has barely changed over the last quarter-century, a top anti-poverty group reported Monday.

The combined wealth of the world's billionaires increased by a jaw-dropping $2 trillion in 2024, a report by Oxfam revealed. This is a threefold increase from last year, with an average daily growth of $5.7 billion.

Oxfam's 2024 report reveals billionaire wealth surged by $2 trillion, with the richest 10 growing by $100m a day

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.

The anti-poverty group Oxfam International’s latest report on global inequality is calling for caps on CEO pay, better salaries for workers.