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What’s a good rate on a private student loan?

What’s a good rate on a private student loan?

Here’s how to know if you’re getting a good deal on your private student loan, and how to get the lowest rate for your situation.

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 4, 2026

President Donald Trump looks on during an announcement.

‘This is insider trading by definition’: Trump sells $100,000 monthly subscription service to Wall Street to further monetize the presidency

By Joshua HongAugust 4, 2026

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh speaks during a news conference at Federal Reserve Headquarters on July 29, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Kevin Warsh told Wall Street he’d be sharing less—Goldman Sachs fears a void of Fed facts will only amplify misinformation and instability

By Eleanor PringleAugust 4, 2026

Photo of a trader and a screen showing stocks rallying

Global shares rally, oil rebounds as Iran war de-escalation, yen intervention worries ease

By The Associated Press and Yuri KageyamaAugust 4, 2026

jobs

Why a measly 100,000 job openings is normal for the Trump economy

By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressAugust 4, 2026

Dinari cofounders Chas Rampenthal, Gabriel Otte, and Brandon Ooi stand side by side smiling at the camera.

Exclusive: Dinari, founded by Stripe and Apple alums, partners with Circle to offer tokenized stocks to U.S. investors

By Camila Grigera NaónAugust 4, 2026

More in Economy

JPMorgan Chase, Accenture and others are teaming up on a new venture to standardize how AI token use is measured

JPMorgan Chase, Accenture and others are teaming up on a new venture to standardize how AI token use is measured

J.R. Storment, executive director of the Tokenomics Foundation, explains what finance chiefs should ask their tech counterparts before setting a budget for AI tokens.

By Sheryl EstradaAugust 4, 2026

Trump called his own housing bill a ‘yawn.’ Now he’s heading for a west coast tour with a 32% approval rating on the economy

As Trump tours LA and Las Vegas to sell tax cuts, Newsom fires back over the $7.25 federal minimum wage.

By Darlene Superville and The Associated PressAugust 4, 2026

A forgotten Swedish economist’s 130-year-old theory explains why investors won’t quit funding America’s near-$40 trillion pile of debt

“To oversimplify: You could argue that U.S. deficits are, in effect, being increasingly funded by its tech sector.”

By Eleanor PringleAugust 4, 2026

McDonald’s U.S. sales growth stalls to 0.8% as gas prices bite

A year after its Minecraft meal drove a 2.5% sales jump, McDonald’s names a new U.S. chief amid a cautious-consumer slowdown,

By Michelle Chapman and The Associated PressAugust 4, 2026

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Capital One had 300 Trump accounts — then its money-laundering team stepped in

Bank filing says a months-long AML (anti-money-laundering) review, not politics, ended Trump’s accounts.

By Ken Sweet and The Associated PressAugust 4, 2026

Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 4.50% on Aug. 4, 2026

Some high-yield savings accounts are still offering rates around 5%. Check out our ranking of the highest savings account rates available today.

By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 4, 2026

Sea’s MariBank wants to export its Singapore digital banking playbook: First stop, the Philippines

MariBank launched in 2023 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sea, Southeast Asia’s largest tech firm and No. 12 on the Fortune Southeast Asia 500.

By Angelica AngAugust 3, 2026

Top CD rates from major banks on August 4, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more

A deposit account at a bank you already recognize can be a safe way to earn interest on your money.

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 4, 2026

More in Banking

Personal Finance

More in Personal Finance

Current price of gold as of August 4, 2026

Current price of gold as of August 4, 2026

Trends in gold prices could indicate whether the asset can protect against inflation. Here’s a look at how the precious metal is doing today.

By Danny BakstAugust 4, 2026

Top CD rates today, Aug. 4, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.50%

CD rates are currently at their highest compared to recent years, with many yielding over 4% APYs

By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 4, 2026

Current price of Ethereum for August 4, 2026

Ethereum isn’t just digital money; it’s a decentralized computing platform, meaning users can build and run apps on it without oversight of a company or bank.

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 4, 2026

Current price of Bitcoin for August 4, 2026

Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency and remains the most popular crypto coin on the market.

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 4, 2026

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Toyota sold fewer cars but nearly doubled profit on cheap yen

A weak yen added $2.2 billion to Toyota’s quarterly profit even as vehicle sales dipped; full-year profit is still forecast to fall.

By Yuri Kageyama and The Associated PressAugust 4, 2026

HappyRobot is worth $1.2 billion. Its founder says it’s just ‘getting started’

The AI agent startup just raised $150 million after growing revenue more than 5x and landing customers that have expanded contracts by as much as 10x.

By Lily Mae LazarusAugust 4, 2026

Ray Dalio on the AI bubble nearing 1929, 2000 levels and the lesson people always forget: ‘Wealth is not the same as money’

“You see a lot of people getting wealthy but you can’t spend the wealth,” the Bridgewater Associates founder told The Diary of a CEO.

By Nick LichtenbergAugust 4, 2026

Could a UN-backed plan to reopen Hormuz break the deadlock?

In this week’s Fortune Gulf Brief.

By Melissa HancockAugust 4, 2026

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Current ARM mortgage rates report for Aug. 4, 2026

Current ARM mortgage rates report for Aug. 4, 2026

Some homeowners might benefit from an adjustable-rate mortgage over the more common fixed-rate loans. Here’s what to know.

By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 4, 2026

Current refi mortgage rates report for Aug. 4, 2026

Looking to refinance your mortgage in hopes of getting a lower rate or tapping home equity? See our latest report on average refi rates.

By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 4, 2026

Today’s home equity loan and HELOC rates, August 4, 2026

By staying on top of home equity loan and HELOC interest rates, you’ll recognize when it’s a good time to apply for these comparatively cheap borrowing options.

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 4, 2026

Mortgage rates today, Aug. 4, 2026

Compare average mortgage rates on different types of home loans so you can pick the best mortgage for your needs as you house shop.

By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 4, 2026

More in Real Estate

Current price of oil as of August 4, 2026

Current price of oil as of August 4, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 4, 2026

As confusion reigns over Hormuz talks, Fortune gets exclusive access to a UN-backed plan to reopen the strait

The Strait of Hormuz is the key battleground in the U.S.-Iran war, with vital ship traffic all but halted in recent months. There is a project to break the impasse.

By Melissa HancockAugust 4, 2026

The Iran war already has a winner: The world’s largest shipbroker notching record earnings from the ‘exceptional volatility’ in the Strait of Hormuz

Geopolitical chaos “actually increases the importance of such firms because people are getting a bit more desperate,” one maritime trade expert told Fortune.

By Sasha RogelbergAugust 3, 2026

The Danube is running dry, and Europe’s power grid is suffering as a result

Record-low water levels are forcing nuclear and hydropower plants to curb output as governments urge electricity conservation.

By Justin Spike and The Associated PressAugust 3, 2026

Cloudflare just launched a permanent ID tool and wallet for AI shopping

Cloudflare just launched a permanent ID tool and wallet for AI shopping

The new service makes it easier for consumers to equip AI agents with tools that let them spend and identity themselves to merchants’ agents.

By Jeff John RobertsAugust 4, 2026

OpenAI’s Greg Brockman gave $5.5 million to protect the home of an internet-famous bald eagle named Jackie

As the internet-famous eagle fought for her life in intensive care, the Brockmans’ donation closed a $10 million fundraiser with days to spare.

By Sydney LakeAugust 4, 2026

Bitcoin owners rocked by $116 million hack: What we know about the Coldcard exploit

The hack, which has drained 1,816 Bitcoin across 5,200 addresses, is devastating because it affected hyper-secure cold storage wallets.

By Camila Grigera NaónAugust 3, 2026

Kalshi CEO clashes with disgraced former Congressman George Santos in latest prediction market controversy

Santos was ordered to pay $35,000 after the CFTC found he had manipulated Kalshi contracts tied to his State of the Union attendance.

By Camila Grigera NaónAugust 3, 2026

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Tony Xu, co-founder and chief executive officer of DoorDash

DoorDash CEO Tony Xu once thought his $87 billion company would only make $100 million. He tells founders to be ‘greedy’ and dream bigger

By Emma BurleighAugust 4, 2026

Boostcamp App Review (2026): Trainer Approved

Boostcamp App Review (2026): Trainer Approved

By Emily PharesAugust 4, 2026

Patrick Collison

Despite dropping out of MIT to build $159 billion fintech Stripe, its CEO has a warning for Gen Z who want to copy him: ‘That was a poor intuition’

By Preston ForeAugust 4, 2026

Why Paramount might win its case and still run out of time to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery

By Paul HardartAugust 4, 2026

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Your AI agent can be a teammate. But it still needs a boss

By Keith Ferrazzi and Wendy SmithAugust 4, 2026

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How AI turned your best work into the bare minimum

By Dan SchawbelAugust 4, 2026

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SpaceX stock has lost half its value. Time for Elon Musk to face investors

By Bernard Condon and The Associated PressAugust 4, 2026

Sotomayor lets $656 million terror verdict against Palestinian Liberation Organization stand

By The Associated PressAugust 4, 2026

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By Joseph HostetlerAugust 4, 2026

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The Porsche Design Tower in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.

From Porsche penthouses to Nobu lofts: Inside the $67 billion boom in luxury branded residences

By Zahra TayebAugust 4, 2026

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How Zohran Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax exposed an epidemic of ‘ghost cars’ instead

By Catherina GioinoAugust 4, 2026

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Palantir CEO Alex Karp celebrates 93% revenue growth as stock soars after blockbuster earnings: ‘For the first time people believe us’

By Preston ForeAugust 3, 2026

Palantir CEO Alex Karp

Palantir shares jump 13% as U.S. AI demand sends revenue soaring past targets

By Preston ForeAugust 3, 2026

Conventional vs. FHA home loans: Which is better for you?

Personal Finance

Conventional vs. FHA home loans: Which is better for you?

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 3, 2026

Personal Finance
Today’s home equity loan and HELOC rates, August 3, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerAugust 3, 2026

The real reason a Pizza Hut frozen in the 1990s still draws crowds isn’t nostalgia

By The ConversationAugust 3, 2026

Ukraine uses business principles to maximize Russia’s casualties and economic costs, potentially crushing its will to keep fighting, RAND says

Ukraine uses business principles to maximize Russia’s casualties and economic costs, potentially crushing its will to keep fighting, RAND says

By Jason MaAugust 3, 2026

What percentage of your income should go toward your mortgage?

Personal Finance

What percentage of your income should go toward your mortgage?

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 3, 2026

Is car insurance required? Minimum car insurance requirements by state explained

Personal Finance

Is car insurance required? Minimum car insurance requirements by state explained

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 3, 2026

Photo of Greg Fleming

‘A fantastic amount of money to have borrowed’: a top Wall Street wealth advisor is stunned by the national debt

By Nick LichtenbergAugust 3, 2026

Investing
Markets signal investors are back in buying mode again after Kospi’s record surge, while Trump gives peace a chance with latest Iran reversal
By Jason MaAugust 2, 2026

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Wall Street bulls are starting to admit the earnings bubble is real—and the 60/40 portfolio may be the first casualty

By Nick LichtenbergAugust 3, 2026

America’s ‘weird’ and ‘unwise’ intervention in the Japanese yen: ‘The last thing you want is to give markets any kind of reason to ask questions’

By Mia OsmonbekovAugust 3, 2026

yen

Yen rises amid speculation of more intervention after U.S. support

By Mia Glass, John Cheng, Ruth Carson and BloombergAugust 3, 2026

Photo of traders on floor of New York Stock Exchange

Oil tumbles and stock futures surge after Trump said Iran deal was near

By The Associated Press, Elaine Kurtenbach and Matt OttAugust 3, 2026

Bessent seen rebuffing Wall Street on guidance for U.S. debt sales

Bessent seen rebuffing Wall Street on guidance for U.S. debt sales

By Greg Ritchie and BloombergAugust 3, 2026

Photo of worker polishing rare earth metal ingot

America’s $500 million bet on rare earths depends on a tiny New Hampshire refinery scaling from 200 kg to 120 tonnes in 2 years

By Didi Tang, Josh Funk, Rodrique Ngowi and The Associated PressAugust 3, 2026

‘Japan’s been very good to us, with the exception, of course, of Pearl Harbor’: Trump awkwardly comes to the Yen’s rescue

By Mayuko Ono, Elaine Kurtenbach and The Associated PressAugust 3, 2026

Someone broke into Liechtenstein’s secret wealth haven list overnight

By The Associated PressAugust 3, 2026

Current price of gold as of August 3, 2026

Personal Finance

Current price of gold as of August 3, 2026

By Danny BakstAugust 3, 2026

Top CD rates from major banks Aug. 3, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more

Personal Finance

Top CD rates from major banks on August 3, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 3, 2026

Current price of Bitcoin for August 3, 2026

Personal Finance

Current price of Bitcoin for August 3, 2026

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 3, 2026

Current price of Ethereum for August 3, 2026

Personal Finance

Current price of Ethereum for August 3, 2026

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 3, 2026

Circle bought 1,000 IBM blockchain patents. Nothing good can come of that

Circle bought 1,000 IBM blockchain patents. Nothing good can come of that

By Jeff John RobertsAugust 3, 2026

Current price of oil as of August 3, 2026

Personal Finance

Current price of oil as of August 3, 2026

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 3, 2026

Current price of silver as of Monday, August 3, 2026

Personal Finance

Current price of silver as of Monday, August 3, 2026

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 3, 2026

Top CD rates on Aug. 3, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.45%

Personal Finance

Top CD rates on Aug. 3, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.45%

By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 3, 2026

The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 4.50% on Aug. 3, 2026

Personal Finance

The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 4.50% on Aug. 3, 2026

By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 3, 2026

Current ARM mortgage rates report for Aug. 3, 2026

Personal Finance

Current ARM mortgage rates report for Aug. 3, 2026

By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 3, 2026

Current refi mortgage rates report for Aug. 3, 2026

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Current refi mortgage rates report for Aug. 3, 2026

By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 3, 2026

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