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Why do we say people of wealth have the Midas touch?

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Why do we say people of wealth have the Midas touch?

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I’ve not heard the term applied exclusively to wealthy people. Actually, I hear it more when referring to someone who is often very lucky. But, that might just be an Australian thing. The term refers to the story of King Midas. Everything he touched turned to gold.

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