$1 trillion could buy millions of US homes. Here’s how to contextualize the mass wealth (opens original article in a new tab)

Elon Musk became the first trillionaire, with his wealth highlighting extreme economic disparities as $1 trillion could buy millions of homes or distribute significant sums globally.

• Elon Musk became the first trillionaire, with his wealth driven by SpaceX's market debut.
• $1 trillion could buy 2.5 million U.S. homes or provide $122 to every person on Earth.
• The U.S. and China have GDPs over $32.38 trillion and $20.85 trillion, respectively.