The Latest Breaking News from Inequality

Money isn’t fair—and not just in the big flashy ways like yachts, private jets, or gold-plated toothbrushes. Everyday expenses can quietly drain the wallets of low-income families much faster than those with deep pockets. It’s the invisible penalty of being poor: spending more, not less, for the same necessities. From…

Imagine two ambulances parked in a city. One heads to a leafy, gated community with manicured lawns and million-dollar homes. The other speeds toward a low-income neighborhood where sidewalks are cracked and streetlights are dim. Too often, the first ambulance arrives sooner. It’s a pattern people notice but rarely unpack,…

Interest rates affect nearly every financial decision a family makes, from buying a home to using a credit card. For poorer families, higher interest rates can make it much harder to get ahead, turning necessary purchases into long-term burdens. The difference in rates between low-income and wealthy families isn’t just…

While international trade can be a powerful tool to address some of the world’s most complex challenges, it can also contribute to inequality between rich and poor nations.

The US now hosts a record 902 billionaires worth trillions—driven by finance and tech wealth creation across multiple sectors and raising fresh questions on inequality.

Ray Dalio says business leaders scared to criticise Donald Trump as he warns of debt-induced crisis for the economy

Government gestures to calm deadly protests in Indonesia have done little to address the economic inequality and hardship fuelling the unrest, leaving deep resentment to linger and flare up again, experts say.

Political leaders marked Labor Day 2025 with messages honoring American workers, while massive demonstrations in more than 900 cities highlighted tensions over tariffs, inequality and the policies of the Donald Trump administration.

Drive through almost any city, and the contrast between neighborhoods can be striking. In wealthier areas, streets are well-paved, parks are clean, schools are modern, and services seem abundant. Just a few miles away, poorer neighborhoods often struggle with neglected infrastructure, underfunded schools, and limited public resources. Many wonder why…