The world’s 500 wealthiest individuals amassed a staggering $2.2 trillion in 2025, driving their combined net worth to nearly $12 trillion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This surge was fueled by gains in stocks, cryptocurrencies, and commodities, with Big Tech dominating the index. Elon Musk remained at the top, with his fortunes growing to nearly $623 billion. Trump and his family saw their net worth reach $6.8 billion, up $282 million in a year. Meanwhile, international markets outshone U.S. equities, and precious metals had one of their best years in decades.

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