Family wealth reaches 570 trillion, but almost 60% of growth exists only on paper
Business
Экономика
Инвестиции

Family wealth reaches 570 trillion, but almost 60% of growth exists only on paper

SAPO Notícias7 September 2026 at 08:10

Family wealth reached 570 trillion euros, according to the most recent data. However, almost 60% of this growth exists only on paper, raising concerns about the sustainability of this wealth increase.

The global balance approached 1.8 quadrillion dollars in 2025, setting a new all-time high. This value reflects the significant accumulation of financial and real estate assets worldwide.

McKinsey warned that asset valuation continues to advance faster than investment and the real economy. This divergence between the nominal value of assets and effective economic activity represents a significant imbalance.

This phenomenon increases the risk of inflation, economic stagnation or corrections in financial markets. The institution warns that the disconnection between asset valuation and economic fundamentals may have serious consequences for global financial stability.

Related articles

Business

Tax discount that affects fuel prices was lower than promised by the Government

A government order revealed that the tax discount applied to fuels was lower than announced by the Government, in a week when diesel and gasoline prices increased significantly. This situation generated criticism about the difference between the government promise and the value effectively charged to consumers at fuel stations.

CNN Portugal07/09/26, 13:17
Business

Products for children and gyms: EU detects failures in online ads

The European Union analyzed almost 1,700 offers across 35 online markets and identified significant failures in ads targeted at children and gym advertisements. The investigation found that many of these ads did not comply with European consumer protection regulations, including unfair commercial practices and violations of marketing rules aimed at minors. EU consumer authorities will now analyze the identified cases and take the necessary corrective measures.

CNN Portugal07/09/26, 13:13
Business

France and South Korea invest to support the film and audiovisual industry

French President Emmanuel Macron and his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae-myung announced a joint investment of one billion euros over five years to support the film and audiovisual industry. This investment comes in response to the "revolution" that Artificial Intelligence is causing in the sector.

Euronews Portugal07/09/26, 13:13
Business

Government prepares agricultural diesel bonus to halt impact on food prices

The Portuguese Government is preparing measures to subsidize the cost of diesel used in agriculture, with the aim of supporting farmers and containing the rise in food prices. The information was advanced by the Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion, this Monday, as part of a set of initiatives to mitigate the impact of rising production costs in the agricultural sector.

RTP Notícias07/09/26, 13:10