He surpassed Bernard Arnault, a luxury tycoon, after shares of Arnault's company, LVMH, fell 2.6% in Paris trading on Wednesday.
Musk's wealth is primarily due to his ownership of Tesla, which has gained more than $55.3 billion this year.
Meanwhile, Arnault's fortune has decreased due to a decline in the global economy and the luxury industry's resilience fading.
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Elon Musk regains title as world's richest person, surpassing Bernard Arnault
Elon Musk has regained his title as the richest person in the world, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
01 June 2023 · 02:42 UTC
