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The Wealth Inequality Index

A real-time measure of the widening gap between the asset-owning class (the rich) and the wage-earning class (everyone else).

STABLE TREND
Current Wealth Divergence Gap: 3.8% When the cost of survival rises faster than wages, but the stock market keeps hitting record highs, extreme economic pressure builds. This invisible gap is the primary driver behind major political and social shifts.
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UPDATED: 19 Feb 2026
1. The Asset Owners +7.1%
Are the rich getting richer? This tracks the 6-month performance of the stock market and premium real estate. It shows how rapidly wealth is growing for those who already have enough capital to own major assets.
Metric: S&P 500 & Real Estate ETF Growth (6mo)
2. The Cost of Survival +3.3%
Are basics getting more expensive? This tracks the 6-month cost of everyday essentials like agriculture, food, and energy. It shows the real inflation hitting the working class, completely ignoring luxury goods.
Metric: Agriculture & Consumer Staples ETF Growth (6mo)