US President Donald Trump’s decision to introduce prices in virtually all countries in the world generated a negative chain reaction in global markets, and the wealth of the largest billionaires was affected.
According to Bloomberg Billionaire’s index, the 500 richest individuals in the world lost a total of $ 536 billion during the first two days after the announcement – the largest two -day loss already registered by the index, even before Losses accelerate this Monday (7).
Names like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg got a strong can with their companies’ shares. A big name, however, becomes immune to the market’s “bleeding”: Megain application Warren Buffett.
Check it out below how the richest wealth behaves in the midst of global measures in recent days.
Elon Musk is the most affected
Tesla and SpaceX CEO were hit by the greatest individual influence, with a reduction of $ 31 billion in their wealth between the opening of Thursday (3) and the closure of the market on Friday (4). In 2025, Musk has already lost $ 130 billion. The decline in Tesla (TSLA) shares, which fell almost 5% on Monday (7), reflected not only the effects of customs but also criticism of the CEO’s behavior, which is currently involved in the Trump government.
Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg from target lost more than $ 27 billion by almost 14% reduction in the company’s shares in two days. Goal units, such as Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, are affected by prices on technology services and components imported from Asia.
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Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, saw his wealth reduce $ 23.5 billion in the same two days and accumulates losses of $ 45 billion in 2025. Amazon is strongly due to Asian suppliers – responsible for over 50% of the company’s market – and global production for its retail operation and cloud services.
Bernard Arnault
LVMH president Bernard Arnault lost $ 6 billion on Thursday and another $ 5 billion on Friday. With strong exposure to the Asian market – where many of the luxury products from their brands are produced – and for the US market, LVMH was affected by tariffs on textiles and consumer goods. The group’s shares withdrew more than 4% on Monday. Arnault, who has been Trump’s friend since the 1980s, had privileged places at the president’s inaugural ceremony in January.
Warren Buffett: Fortune is growing
Megain coating Warren Buffett was an exception among billionaires. Although the lost $ 2.57 billion in last week’s market case, its net capital increased $ 12.7 billion in 2025, thanks to previous decisions to reduce exposure to measures and increase investment in US state titles. In a letter to the shareholders in Berkshire Hathaway, he emphasized the profits with “predictable values on interest -born investments and the extension of very liquid assets”.
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(With fortune and the guardian)