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Oct 19, 2023

Household net worth soared during the pandemic

The pandemic was a financial rollercoaster for many, but it turns out the median household saw a 37% jump in net worth from 2019 to 2022 after adjusting for inflation.

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What is going on in the treasury market?

U.S. households’ net worth surged during pandemic, Fed Reserve survey finds

Music from the episode

The Team