Key Points
- The wealth of the top 1% hit a record $44.6 trillion at the end of the fourth quarter.
- All of the gains came from stock holdings thanks to an end-of-year rally.
- Economists say the rising stock market is giving an added boost to consumer spending through what is known as the “wealth effect.”
The wealth of the top 1% hit a record $44.6 trillion at the end of the fourth quarter, as an end-of-year stock rally lifted their portfolios, according to new data from the Federal Reserve.
The total net worth of the top 1%, defined by the Fed as those with wealth over $11 million, increased by $2 trillion in the fourth quarter. All of the gains came from their stock holdings. The value of corporate equities and mutual fund shares held by the top 1% surged to $19.7 trillion from $17.65 trillion the previous quarter.
While their real estate values went up slightly, the value of their privately held businesses declined, essentially canceling out all other gains outside of stocks.
He just said it was a bad idea to hamstring African food production as a requirement for them getting aid…
That was a terrible decision, and he has admitted that.
But it has zero to do with trickle down economics, and was in no way what he built his career/legacy after.
Like, did you just Google “Bill Clinton apologized” and grabbed the first link that want about blowjobs?
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What?
I thought it would have been obvious I was referring to the Monica Lewinsky incident…
But I’m sorry, it’s clear I’m not able to communicate to you in a way you understand.
I’m not confused, I know exactly what you were referring to. You’ve decided to ignore half of what I said because you think I’m praising Clinton.
Do you usually argue with people that are in general agreement with you?
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