Economy The next wealth boom: Emerging markets to add $12 trillion by 2030 Emerging markets will add trillions in wealth by 2030, but the fast-growing affluent class driving it remains largely unserved by banks and advisers. 29/05/2026
Business 5,000 ultra-rich Germans own over a quarter of financial wealth According to the new “BCG Global Wealth Report 2026”, the number of ultra-rich people in Germany is rising sharply – and so is inequality. 27/05/2026
Economy Who has the most ultra-rich in Europe in 2026 and where are they growing fastest? The number of people with at least $30 million (€25.7m) in wealth is growing across Europe. Germany has by far the most ultra-rich, and continues to add more. 07/05/2026
Business Where are billionaires multiplying the most over the next five years? Europe's share of global billionaires is set to rise marginally, while the Americas will see a slight decline despite growing in absolute numbers. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the billionaire boom between 2026 and 2031. 03/05/2026
Business Ukraine’s richest man buys Monaco apartment in record €471m deal Ukrainian billionaire Rinat Akhmetov has purchased a vast luxury apartment in Monaco for €471 million in what is believed to be one of the most expensive single residential transactions ever recorded. 23/04/2026
Economy Richest countries in 2026: France and Germany fail to make the top 10 Measures of “richest countries” can be misleading. A new prosperity index — looking at income, GDP and how wealth translates into quality of life, social cohesion and long-term development — does not place the US, Germany, or France in the top ten. 23/04/2026
Business Zara owner Amancio Ortega becomes the world's biggest property tycoon With a fortune that places him among the richest people on the planet, the founder of Inditex reinforces his position in the real estate business worldwide. 15/04/2026
Economy Richest 0.1% hide more wealth than the poorest half of humanity owns The world's ultra-rich have stashed around $2.84 trillion (€2.47tn) in untaxed offshore accounts, a figure that surpasses the combined wealth of the bottom 50% of the human population, according to a new report. 02/04/2026
Economy Two-thirds of Europeans back taxing the rich, even more for big firms Euronews Business takes a closer look at what Europeans think about a minimum wealth tax on the richest individuals, and a minimum tax on large multinationals in the countries where they operate. 24/02/2026
Economy Europe’s wealth divide: Where are adults richest and poorest? Average and median wealth per adult varies widely across Europe. See how your country ranks. 23/02/2026
Earth News ‘Pure hypocrisy’: WEF slammed for soaring use of private jets to Davos The World Economic Forum (WEF) has gotten off to a bumpy start as participants are criticised for their soaring use of private jets. 19/01/2026
Earth News Top 1% have blown their 2026 carbon budget. Do we need a wealth tax? Governments are being pressured to ban carbon-intensive luxury items and tax fossil fuel profits to meet climate targets. 10/01/2026
Economy When the rich flaunt their wealth inequality feels worse, study shows According to new research, people underestimate inequality when they live in segregated social worlds. But when wealth is openly displayed, dissatisfaction rises fast. 23/12/2025
Economy Switzerland weighs up billionaire tax to help fight climate crisis Switzerland, known as a haven for the super rich, will soon vote on whether to introduce a steep inheritance tax. 26/11/2025
Economy Top economists call on world leaders to set up inequality panel As the G20 prepares to discuss global inequality, prominent economists are calling for a dedicated international panel, arguing that unchecked wealth gaps are undermining stability and trust. 14/11/2025
Business Musk could become world's first trillionaire in new Tesla pay package Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire after Tesla shareholders approved a $1 trillion stock compensation plan, despite opposition and declining sales. 07/11/2025