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Bessent’s Yen gamble is a warning sign — buckle up

Fasten your seat belts: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has become a Big Player in the yen market. Increased volatility is right around the corner.

By Steve H. Hanke and Roger KopplAugust 4, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

jobs

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

By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressAugust 4, 2026

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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

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

European and Asian indexes rose Tuesday and oil rebounded as investors weighed the U.S.-Japan yen intervention and Trump’s Iran strike delay.

By The Associated Press and Yuri KageyamaAugust 4, 2026

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

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

In this week’s Fortune Gulf Brief.

By Melissa HancockAugust 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

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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

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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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Hank Green, wearing a black shirt, stands onstage holding a card and a mic.

‘I’m mortified’: YouTube star Hank Green apologizes for ChatGPT overuse after fans accuse him of including a prompt by mistake

By Sasha RogelbergAugust 4, 2026

Fidji Simo had to leave OpenAI. But she’s still building a business that could find cures to chronic diseases that affect women like her

Fidji Simo had to leave OpenAI. But she’s still building a business that could find cures to chronic diseases that affect women like her

By Emma HinchliffeAugust 4, 2026

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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President Donald Trump holding up a printed out Truth Social post

‘Milliseconds matter in modern markets’: How Trump’s Truth API, and less frequent SEC filings, could create a ‘two-tiered market’

By Mia OsmonbekovJuly 20, 2026

Banking
‘I’m an example of what I’ve preached’: Dan Ives knows AI has a ‘PR problem’ but it led to his massive career change after 25 years on Wall Street
By Nick LichtenbergJuly 18, 2026

Markets brace for return to all-out war in Iran amid rising U.S. death toll, while former NATO commander warns Suez Canal could be next

Markets brace for return to all-out war in Iran amid rising U.S. death toll, while former NATO commander warns Suez Canal could be next

By Jason MaJuly 19, 2026

Prediction markets Swell to 27% of sports bets during World Cup

Prediction markets Swell to 27% of sports bets during World Cup

By Nathaniel Popper, Chloe Cresswell and BloombergJuly 19, 2026

The U.K. is getting a new prime minister, but bond investors are really in charge and ‘hyper-reactive,’ Wall Street veteran says

The U.K. is getting a new prime minister, but bond investors are really in charge and ‘hyper-reactive,’ Wall Street veteran says

By Jason MaJuly 19, 2026

The world is looking ahead toward a post-Iran oil market that offsets most Hormuz volumes in a few years as ships reject a U.S.-backed alternate route

The world is looking ahead toward a post-Iran oil market that offsets most Hormuz volumes in a few years as ships reject a U.S.-backed alternate route

By Jason MaJuly 19, 2026

Korea’s AI-heavy market now sets the tone for global stocks

Korea’s AI-heavy market now sets the tone for global stocks

By Winnie Hsu, Momoka Yokoyama, Masaki Kondo and BloombergJuly 19, 2026

Politics
Peter Thiel just gave the public its closest look yet at his ‘Antichrist’ theory—and it’s a tech and climate regulator
By Nick LichtenbergJuly 18, 2026

Iran claims U.S. hit its nuclear site — satellite images show mostly dirt. But return to all-out war is nearly inevitable

Iran claims U.S. hit its nuclear site — satellite images show mostly dirt. But return to all-out war is nearly inevitable

By Jon Gambrell, Sam Metz and The Associated PressJuly 19, 2026

Andrew McAfee

MIT AI expert warns automating Gen Z entry-level jobs could backfire—and cost companies their future workforce

By Preston ForeJuly 19, 2026

Looking back at the World Cup: Fans drank Boston dry, got permanent tattoos, sold out famous BBQ joints, and drove up small business revenue

Looking back at the World Cup: Fans drank Boston dry, got permanent tattoos, sold out famous BBQ joints, and drove up small business revenue

By Catherina GioinoJuly 19, 2026

Beyond rockets and satellites, SpaceX is quietly building an AI compute business that may become key to its eye-popping valuation

Beyond rockets and satellites, SpaceX is quietly building an AI compute business that may become key to its eye-popping valuation

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJuly 19, 2026

Real estate agent shows middle class home

Billionaires like Ken Griffin are moving to Miami—but middle-class earners can’t copy them and reap the same benefits, real estate experts say

By Emma BurleighJuly 19, 2026

Commentary
Indeed chief economist: Aging Baby Boomers are America’s real labor problem, not AI
By Svenja GudellJuly 18, 2026

A weak yen turned Tokyo into a steal. A strong shekel turned Tel Aviv into the world’s most expensive city to buy McDonald’s

A weak yen turned Tokyo into a steal. A strong shekel turned Tel Aviv into the world’s most expensive city to buy McDonald’s

By Mia OsmonbekovJuly 19, 2026

Gen X built their whole identity on never needing help. Retirement is the one door they can’t unlock alone

By Jeanne ThompsonJuly 19, 2026

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Why Friday afternoon is the worst time to shop online — and marketers know the window when your guard is down

By Matthew Pittman and The ConversationJuly 19, 2026

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Power companies are using eminent domain to seize land for data centers as 70% of Americans say not in my backyard

By Aaron Walayat and The ConversationJuly 19, 2026

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Agricultural economist explains why you’re paying 32% more for lettuce and 20% more for tomatoes — and why it will stay that way

By Elizabeth Canales and The ConversationJuly 19, 2026

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Strong economies, strongman leaders: how China (and America’s) AI boom could create a new class of kowtowing elites

By José Kaire and The ConversationJuly 19, 2026

How United’s ‘premiumization’ strategy got passengers to swallow higher airfares without a fight

How United’s ‘premiumization’ strategy got passengers to swallow higher airfares without a fight

By Phil WahbaJuly 19, 2026

Personal Finance

Nvidia and Apple get a cut of every baby’s $1,000 Trump Account

By Jay L. Zagorsky and The ConversationJuly 19, 2026

Iran just crossed Trump’s red line for resuming all-out war as fighting continues to escalate with no end in sight

Iran just crossed Trump’s red line for resuming all-out war as fighting continues to escalate with no end in sight

By Jason MaJuly 18, 2026

U.S. military launches new airstrikes to ‘swiftly punish’ Iran for attack on Jordan that killed American troops

U.S. military launches new airstrikes to ‘swiftly punish’ Iran for attack on Jordan that killed American troops

By Jon Gambrell, Toqa Ezzidin, Konstantin Toropin and The Associated PressJuly 18, 2026

‘Dr. Doom’ Nouriel Roubini says we’re headed for universal basic income or ‘some form of socialism’ as AI revolutionizes work—He calls that optimistic

‘Dr. Doom’ Nouriel Roubini says we’re headed for universal basic income or ‘some form of socialism’ as AI revolutionizes work—He calls that optimistic

By Jason MaJuly 18, 2026

Two U.S. troops are dead and another is missing after Iran attacks a base in Jordan as supreme leader calls Trump’s signature ‘worthless and invalid’

Two U.S. troops are dead and another is missing after Iran attacks a base in Jordan as supreme leader calls Trump’s signature ‘worthless and invalid’

By Jon Gambrell, Toqa Ezzidin and The Associated PressJuly 18, 2026

A massive margin call and ‘push-button liquidity’ have torched stocks, but they’re now poised to rebound, top Wall Street forecaster says

A massive margin call and ‘push-button liquidity’ have torched stocks, but they’re now poised to rebound, top Wall Street forecaster says

By Jason MaJuly 18, 2026

Trump monetizing his social media account is ‘odious’ and ‘brazen corruption’ — or an attempt to revive a 70% stock price crash since election

By Bernard Condon and The Associated PressJuly 18, 2026

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Citizens Bank drops links with private prison companies, citing ‘changed commercial circumstances’

By Ken Sweet and The Associated PressJuly 18, 2026

Desalination plants, a vital source of Mideast drinking water, come under attack as renewed U.S.-Iran war escalates to target infrastructure

Desalination plants, a vital source of Mideast drinking water, come under attack as renewed U.S.-Iran war escalates to target infrastructure

By Jon Gambrell, Toqa Ezzidin and The Associated PressJuly 18, 2026

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It’s time to dump time zones

By Steve H. HankeJuly 18, 2026

Photo of David Solomon

Goldman Sachs CEO says he’d hire someone ‘smart enough’ over the smartest person in the world because ultimately experience trumps brains

By Emma BurleighJuly 18, 2026

Landon Donovan, wearing a suit and holding a microphone, smiles.

U.S. soccer star Landon Donovan was raised by a single mom and said he wouldn’t break though today because youth sports have gotten too expensive

By Sasha RogelbergJuly 18, 2026

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

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