The ultra-rich are claiming an increasing share of global wealth, report shows
- Posted on December 10, 2025
- By Le Monde
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The ultra-rich are claiming an increasing share of global wealth, report shows

The wealth of the ultra-rich is undergoing a historic surge. This is the key takeaway of the third major report of the World Inequality Lab co-directed by French economist Thomas Piketty, which emphasizes how political choices can reverse these trends.