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Scott Bessent is using moves from his hedge fund days to prop up Japan’s yen—and America’s $40 trillion national debt

The man who once shorted currencies is now propping them up. “He takes risks that other Treasury secretaries over the past two generations wouldn’t.”

By Mia OsmonbekovAugust 4, 2026
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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
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What’s a good rate on a private student loan?
By Joseph HostetlerAugust 4, 2026
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‘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
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Why a measly 100,000 job openings is normal for the Trump economy

June openings fell to 7.36 million, but immigration curbs and retirements may have pushed the break-even hiring rate close to zero.

By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressAugust 4, 2026
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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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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Exclusive: Dinari, founded by Stripe and Apple alums, partners with Circle to offer tokenized stocks to U.S. investors

The launch features 724 tokenized equities, including the entire S&P 500, marking the largest catalog of digital shares currently available.

By Camila Grigera NaónAugust 4, 2026
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
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
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
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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
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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
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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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Could a UN-backed plan to reopen Hormuz break the deadlock? 
Could a UN-backed plan to reopen Hormuz break the deadlock? 

In this week’s Fortune Gulf Brief.

By Melissa HancockAugust 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
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
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
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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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McDonald’s CEO turns to a trusted lieutenant with a turnaround record to revive its biggest market
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OpenAI fires back at Apple, publishing private emails to counter trade-secret claims
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By Emma HinchliffeAugust 4, 2026
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Europe has an electrification target. Here’s how it can become a competitive advantage
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The midterms may come down to just 20 House races, including ‘the swingiest swing state’: Pennsylvania
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Trump can’t stop shooting himself in the foot, as the stage looks set once again for Warsh to hold—if not hike—interest rates
By Eleanor PringleJuly 27, 2026
Europe’s employers face a new challenge—keeping workers safe during heatwaves
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Top CD rates on July 27, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.45%
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The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 4.50% on July 27, 2026
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