This Man Earned Three Times More Than Ambani and Adani After the US-China Trade Deal—He Is…
The recent trade agreement between the United States and China triggered a significant rally in the American stock markets, causing a notable shift in the global billionaire rankings. As per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the wealth of 18 out of the top 20 richest individuals increased following the deal.
- The market optimism stemmed from renewed trade cooperation, resulting in major gains across the tech and investment sectors.
- This surge especially benefitted American tech billionaires, whose fortunes are closely tied to market performance.
Mark Zuckerberg Leads the Wealth Surge
Among all beneficiaries, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, emerged as the biggest gainer.
- His net worth jumped by an astonishing $16.1 billion in a single day, pushing his total wealth to $226 billion.
- This increase placed him as the third-richest person globally, just behind Elon Musk ($359 billion) and Jeff Bezos ($229 billion).
Tech Titans Ride the Market Wave
Other American billionaires also saw impressive gains, driven by tech stock rallies and investor confidence.
- Elon Musk’s fortune grew by $14.5 billion, while Jeff Bezos added $14.3 billion to his net worth.
- Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, gained $6.97 billion, bringing his total wealth to $181 billion.
- Bernard Arnault, the only non-American in the top tier, saw his fortune rise by $7.1 billion, maintaining strong global luxury sector performance.
Not Everyone Profited Equally
Despite the overall gains, a few billionaires witnessed marginal declines in their fortunes, reflecting stock-specific dips.
- Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, experienced a slight drop of $35.3 million, lowering his net worth to $169 billion.
- Such fluctuations highlight the sensitivity of individual fortunes to stock movements even in bullish markets.
Indian Billionaires: Ambani and Adani See Modest Gains
India’s top billionaires also gained, but their increases were relatively modest compared to their American counterparts.
- Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, added $4.42 billion to his wealth, taking his total to $103 billion.
- His wealth has grown by $12.8 billion in 2025, reflecting Reliance’s steady performance in energy and telecom.
- Gautam Adani saw his net worth rise by $5.31 billion, reaching $79.8 billion, placing him 20th among the world’s richest.
- Despite this, Adani’s overall gain for 2025 is only $1.05 billion, showing a more cautious upward trajectory.
Conclusion: Zuckerberg’s Meteoric Rise
In the wake of the US-China trade deal, Mark Zuckerberg’s $16.1 billion single-day gain positioned him as the biggest winner among global billionaires.
- His earnings were nearly three times greater than those of Ambani and Adani combined, underlining the power of tech-driven wealth.
- As markets respond to geopolitical shifts, the fortunes of global billionaires remain tightly bound to investor sentiment and economic policy.
