A look at how the fortunes of the world's elite have risen and fallen over the last year.
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When you're rich, and much of your capital is tied up in real estate, stock options and other investments, your personal value tends to swell and swoon. Consider: last year alone, private fortunes in North America fell by 0.9 per cent, representing a slide of about $38 trillion in total.
What countries have the most millionaires, and which ones saw its list of elite gain or lose ground year-over-year? The Boston Consulting Group has released its annual report tracking wealth around the world. Click through to find out what nations have the most millionaire households.
* All figures in USD.
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May 22 (Bloomberg) -- On today's "The Roundup," Alix Steel, Julie Hyman and Dominic Chu wrap up the day's top market stories on Bloomberg Television's ... More May 22 (Bloomberg) -- On today's "The Roundup," Alix Steel, Julie Hyman and Dominic Chu wrap up the day's top market stories on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart." (Source: Bloomberg)
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