Soaring stocks created 2 million new millionaires around the world last year

Global millionaires increased 7.9% to 25.3 million in 2025, according to the Capgemini World Wealth Report. The report also says the wealth gap between millionaires and the ultra wealthy continues to widen. The article is primarily descriptive and signals little immediate market impact.

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Global millionaires increased 7.9% to 25.3 million in 2025, according to the Capgemini World Wealth Report. The report also says the wealth gap between millionaires and the ultra wealthy continues to widen. The article is primarily descriptive and signals little immediate market impact.