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Richest Americans Gained 19% in Wealth as Poorest Lost 56% Since 2022

Oct 9, 2026 · 03:00 PM ET· updated 1h ago
Richest Americans Gained 19% in Wealth as Poorest Lost 56% Since 2022

Fed data show median wealth rose 19% for the richest Americans while falling 56% for the poorest quarter of households.

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Rich families gained a lot of money since 2022, but poor families lost most of theirs. This means the gap between rich and poor people is getting much bigger right now.

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