# Two in Five Americans Believe Stock Market Only Serves the Top 1%

A new poll reveals that 40% of Americans think the stock market benefits only the wealthiest 1%, reflecting widespread skepticism about economic fairness. The finding highlights growing distrust in financial institutions and could influence policy debates on wealth inequality.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/21/americans-stock-market-poll) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:45 GMT