US Dollar Down 10% Since Trump Took Office — Paul Graham Warns 'You've Become Poorer' Without 11% Net Worth Gain
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 07 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Dollar Decline Impact: Paul Graham warns that Americans need an 11% increase in net worth to maintain purchasing power due to a 10.26% decline in the U.S. Dollar Index since Trump's inauguration, affecting dollar-denominated assets and ETFs.
Billionaire Wealth vs. Currency Devaluation: Despite the dollar's weakness, tech billionaires have seen significant gains, with Larry Ellison and Mark Zuckerberg leading, while experts express concerns about potential structural pressures on the dollar and its future stability.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.








