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Stocks drive record share of American wealth
A record 33% of U.S. household wealth was in stocks by the end of 2025, driven by an AI-driven market rally. However, the wealthiest 10% of households own 87% of this stock market wealth, exacerbating economic inequality and contributing to a K-shaped economy where GDP growth relies on wealthy spending.
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