THE RICH ARE GETTING RICHER AS THE POOR GET POORER

Matt Case - January 16th, 2024 - 6:53am PST 

A recent report reveals a significant increase in the wealth of the world's five richest individuals. The combined fortune of Elon Musk, Bernard Arnault, Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison, and Mark Zuckerberg has surged by 114%, reaching $869 billion.

In contrast, the income of the world's poorest has declined by 2%, even as they face longer working hours, highlighting a growing economic divide.