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US households shift wealth from homes to stocks

A four-year bull market has prompted American households to move more of their wealth into stocks rather than homes, raising concerns about concentration risk.

Household wealth in the United States has increasingly moved into stocks rather than homes over recent years, driven by a four-year bull market. The shift reflects growing enthusiasm for stock investments during this period.

The concentration of wealth in stocks poses risks for the financial system and has contributed to increased borrowing costs for households and businesses seeking credit.