US household net worth rebounds to record high in second quarter, Fed data shows
Yahoo Financeยท2025-09-11 16:54
Core Insights - U.S. household wealth reached a record $176.3 trillion in Q2, driven by a recovering stock market and rising property values [1] Group 1: Household Wealth Increase - Household net worth increased by over $7 trillion from April to June, primarily due to a $5.5 trillion rise in stock market holdings [2] - The S&P 500 index experienced a gain of 10.6% during this period, rebounding from earlier declines caused by tariff concerns [2] Group 2: Real Estate Contribution - A $1.2 trillion increase in real estate values also played a significant role in the overall rise in household wealth [3]