The wealth of the world's billionaires reached $15.1 trillion last year, per a new report

The global billionaire count hit a record of 3,795 people last year, with the biggest wealth gains for the richest of the rich, per a recent Altrata report.

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Published by CurrentWire Sep 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET · First coverage Sep 4, 2026 at 7:32 AM ET

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