Overview

• Elon Musk leads Bloomberg’s August index with a net worth of $352 billion after a roughly $80 billion decline since January 2025.
• Eight of the top ten richest individuals in the latest Bloomberg ranking are technology executives, underscoring the sector’s wealth surge.
• Carlos Slim Helú is the top Mexican at 18th with $98.8 billion, one of five Mexicans in the global 500 and positioning Mexico second in Latin America.
• Bloomberg’s update reflects fluctuating valuations driven by protectionist policies and geopolitical tensions affecting major fortunes.
• A Forbes-based list circulated by local outlets via Instagram reports lower valuations for Mexican billionaires, highlighting how methodology shapes reported rankings.