The Guardian view on international inequality: the rising tide that leaves most boats behind | Editorial

This yr’s international wealth report by the Metropolis financial institution UBS confirms what’s self-evident however not often confronted: whereas riches are accumulating, their distribution stays starkly unbalanced. Within the 56 nations and financial areas surveyed, the report says international private wealth grew 4.6% in 2024. Nonetheless, not all boats have been lifted by this tide. The hole is rising between those that maintain property and people who don’t.