World's Richest Billionaires Add $2.2 Trillion in 2025 as the American Dream Loses Luster 2 Trillion in 2025 as the American Dream Loses Luster by Bibhu Pattnaik Benzinga Staff Senior Writer Follow Beat the Market With Our Free Pre-Market Newsletter Enter your email to get Benzinga's ultimate morning update: The PreMarket Activity Newsletter In 2025, the wealthiest individuals globally saw their fortunes increase by a record $2. equity market, an increasing number are exploring opportunities beyond the U. According to a report, the combined net worth of the world’s 500 richest individuals rose to approximately $11. This surge was primarily driven by the Big Tech sector, with the potential of artificial intelligence igniting significant market interest. Around a quarter of all gains recorded by Bloomberg's wealth index were attributed to just eight individuals. Despite this wealth accumulation, a growing number of ultra-wealthy individuals are reconsidering the value of pursuing the Ame...