Not sure why you quote it, that's pretty huge. I'd call any double-digit percent increase on a billionaire's wealth huge.
I think the parent is quoting the phrase simply because they are defining it, and not using sarcasm quotes.
They're saying it's an understatement.
(It's a literal quote of the WSJ).
I think the parent is quoting the phrase simply because they are defining it, and not using sarcasm quotes.
They're saying it's an understatement.
(It's a literal quote of the WSJ).