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Bernard Arnault overtakes Elon Musk as the World's richest person

Arnault's net worth, inclusive of his family's wealth, skyrocketed to an impressive 207.8 billion dollars after a substantial 23.6 billion dollars surge on Friday, while Musk's stood at 204.5 billion dollars

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      Bernard Arnault overtakes Elon Musk as the World's richest person

      Bernard Arnault, the chairman and CEO of global luxury goods giant LVMH, has outpaced Elon Musk to become the world's wealthiest individual, as reported by Forbes.

      Arnault's net worth, inclusive of his family's wealth, skyrocketed to an impressive 207.8 billion dollars after a substantial 23.6 billion dollars surge on Friday, while Musk's stood at 204.5 billion dollars.

      In an ongoing rivalry for the top spot, Arnault initially outpaced Musk in December 2022, a period marked by struggles in the tech industry, while the luxury sector exhibited resilience in the face of inflation.

      Last year witnessed a seesaw battle for supremacy. Arnault briefly exceeded Musk's net worth earlier in the year, only for Musk to reclaim the title of the world's richest person in June 2023. This shift occurred after Arnault experienced a noteworthy $11.2 billion dip in his fortune in a single day, prompting concerns about a potential slowdown in the US economy and its potential impact on the demand for luxury goods, as reported by Bloomberg.

      Arnault's ascendancy to the pinnacle of global wealth is attributed to his leadership at LVMH, a conglomerate encompassing prestigious brands such as Louis Vuitton. The luxury sector's ability to navigate economic uncertainties has played a pivotal role in Arnault's consistent presence at the forefront of the world's wealthiest individuals.

      The ongoing tug-of-war between Bernard Arnault and Elon Musk continues to captivate financial markets, underscoring the fluid nature of wealth dynamics in today's ever-changing economic landscape.

      Top 10 richest person in the world 2024

      According to the Forbe, the top 10 billionaires in the world with their net worth are-

      1. Bernard Arnault and Family (Net Worth - $207.6 billion)
      2. Elon Musk (Net Worth - $204.7 billion)
      3. Jeff Bezos (Net Worth - $181.3 billion)
      4. Larry Ellison (Net Worth - $142.2 billion)
      5. Mark Zuckerberg (Net Worth - 139.1 billion)
      6. Warren Buffett (Net Worth - $127.2 billion)
      7. Larry Page (Net Worth - $127.1 billion)
      8. Bill Gates (Net Worth - $122.9 billion)
      9. Sergey Brin (Net Worth - $121.7 billion)
      10. Steve Ballmer (Net Worth - 118.8 billion)

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