U.S. Billionaires Gain $700 Billion Amid Rising Income Inequality and Oligarchy Concerns
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A report from Oxfam reveals that the top 10 US billionaires gained $698 billion this year, mainly from tech and AI profits, while over 40% of Americans remain poor or low-income. The report criticizes recent tax reforms under the Trump administration for favoring the wealthy, exacerbating the wealth gap, and warns that economic inequality is likely to worsen amid recession fears and job scarcity.
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- Top 10 US billionaires’ collective wealth grew by $698bn in past year – report The Guardian
- Income Inequality Is Surging In The U.S., New Oxfam Report Shows Forbes
- Warning over ‘rise of new American oligarchy’ as billionaires rake in another $700B The Independent
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