Between the fourth quarter of 2024 and the second quarter of 2026, the wealthiest 0.1% of households recorded a real net worth increase of $29.76 million per household. This growth highlights a period where asset ownership served as the primary driver of economic gains.
During this same timeframe, the top 1% of households experienced a significant rise in wealth, with inflation-adjusted net worth climbing by $5.83 million per household. These figures underscore a widening gap where financial benefits are concentrated among the highest tier of asset holders.