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Tech Billionaires Gain $698B Amid Rising Poverty Crisis

11/5/2025

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An Oxfam report shows tech billionaires drove $698 billion in net worth growth over the past year.
More than 40% of Americans live in poverty or low-income households.
From 1989 to 2022, the top 1% gained 101 times more wealth than the average family.
The report criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration for tax policies favoring the ultra-rich.
It also warns of an impending recession that could harm lower-income Americans.

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An Oxfam report shows tech billionaires drove $698 billion in net worth growth over the past year.
More than 40% of Americans live in poverty or low-income households.
From 1989 to 2022, the top 1% gained 101 times more wealth than the average family.
The report criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration for tax policies favoring the ultra-rich.
It also warns of an impending recession that could harm lower-income Americans.