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Introduction to Election and Billionaires
The day after Election Day in the United States marked not only Donald Trump’s victory as 47th president, but it also had a significant impact on the wealth of billionaires. According to Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index, the ten richest people in the world have seen a record increase in their wealth, with earnings exceeding 64 billion dollars in a
single day.
Elon Musk and his extraordinary income
Among the billionaires, the most notable gain was that of Elon Musk, who saw his assets increase by 26.5 billion dollars, reaching a total of 290 billion. Musk, known for his support for Trump, has benefited from the perception of a more business-friendly market, which investors believe can thrive under the new
administration.
Other billionaires and their increase in wealth
Not only Musk benefited from Trump’s victory. Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, has also seen his assets grow by 7.1 billion dollars. Other well-known names such as Larry Ellison, Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, Larry Page, and Sergey Brin have seen significant increases. Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has also benefited from this wave of
optimism in the market.
The economic environment and future expectations
The stock market reacted positively to the news of Trump’s victory, with many investors expecting a new era of deregulation and business-friendly policies. Michael Block, chief operating officer of AgentsMyth, emphasized that there is a strong perception of a tax regime favorable to companies, especially after the
Senate victory.
The Trump Media & Technology Group case
In addition, Trump’s social media company, Truth Social, has seen a surge in its shares, which rose by up to 35% after the election victory. Although the company is facing financial difficulties, the value of Trump’s shares rose to 5.3 billion dollars, a significant increase from 3.9 billion dollars at the close of trading on election day.
Conclusion
In summary, the election of Donald Trump had an extraordinary impact on the wealth of billionaires, highlighting how political dynamics can influence markets and personal assets. With a record rise in wealth and an expectation of business-friendly policies, the economic future looks promising for American billionaires
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