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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

Best certificates of deposit (CDs) for August 2026

Best certificates of deposit (CDs) for August 2026

By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 4, 2026

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

By Steve H. Hanke and Roger KopplAugust 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

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

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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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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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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

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

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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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

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

McDonald’s CEO turns to a trusted lieutenant with a turnaround record to revive its biggest market

By Phil WahbaAugust 4, 2026

Sam Altman and Tim Cook.

OpenAI fires back at Apple, publishing private emails to counter trade-secret claims

By Beatrice NolanAugust 4, 2026

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‘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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The U.S. and Iran pause attacks on each other for a second straight day while Tehran continues talks with Oman over Hormuz

The U.S. and Iran pause attacks on each other for a second straight day while Tehran continues talks with Oman over Hormuz

By Samy Magdy, Cara Anna and The Associated PressJuly 26, 2026

North America
Canada celebrates new Detroit River bridge connecting Ontario to Michigan as 50% tariff feud keeps American officials away
By The Associated Press, Mike Householder and Ed WhiteJuly 24, 2026

Nuclear regulators want to eliminate a foundational safety principal that seeks to keep radiation exposure ‘as low as reasonably achievable’

Nuclear regulators want to eliminate a foundational safety principal that seeks to keep radiation exposure ‘as low as reasonably achievable’

By Jennifer McDermott and The Associated PressJuly 26, 2026

New tariffs could allow Trump to make levies permanent without going to Congress — ‘he’s trying every side door and every unlatched window to get in’

New tariffs could allow Trump to make levies permanent without going to Congress — ‘he’s trying every side door and every unlatched window to get in’

By Mae Anderson and The Associated PressJuly 26, 2026

A deal is being negotiated that centers around having Iran run vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz with fewer restrictions on ships

A deal is being negotiated that centers around having Iran run vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz with fewer restrictions on ships

By Ben Finley, Samy Magdy, Darlene Superville and The Associated PressJuly 26, 2026

Stressed out Gen X woman

Despite nearing their 60s, nearly four in 10 Americans heading towards the end of their careers don’t even have a retirement account

By Emma BurleighJuly 26, 2026

A Gen Xer sold his company for $1.6 billion. He kept less than $100 million and gave the rest away because he doesn’t ‘believe in billionaires’

A Gen Xer sold his company for $1.6 billion. He kept less than $100 million and gave the rest away because he doesn’t ‘believe in billionaires’

By Orianna Rosa RoyleJuly 26, 2026

AI
Anthropic’s head of economics just explained why we haven’t seen a white-collar bloodbath — yet
By Nick LichtenbergJuly 24, 2026

No, Miami isn’t more expensive than New York. But it may be less ‘affordable’

No, Miami isn’t more expensive than New York. But it may be less ‘affordable’

By Catherina GioinoJuly 26, 2026

The Trump administration has accrued roughly $26.7 billion across 30 equity or quasi-equity deals

The U.S. government invested $27 billion in corporate stakes. Good luck finding them

By Eva RoytburgJuly 26, 2026

Salary Transparent Street creator Hannah Williams

This millennial job-hopped every 6 months to $90K by the time she was 23—she left it all behind to become a salary negotiation guru

By Emma BurleighJuly 26, 2026

Fortune Archives: Jack Welch’s nightmare on Wall Street

Fortune Archives: Jack Welch’s nightmare on Wall Street

By Indrani SenJuly 26, 2026

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College-educated women are snapping up the highest-earning men without college degrees, leaving the rest further behind

By Mia OsmonbekovJuly 26, 2026

Energy
The AI boom’s hidden electricity bill — and why you’re paying it
By Nick LichtenbergJuly 24, 2026

‘My childhood home is being taken’: Eminent domain for data centers targets properties across a thousand miles of grid expansion in Georgia

‘My childhood home is being taken’: Eminent domain for data centers targets properties across a thousand miles of grid expansion in Georgia

By Joshua HongJuly 26, 2026

Fans Watch Super Bowl LX In California beneath tv screens with betting ads

Gambling becomes America’s favorite pastime as Americans spend more on sports bets than movies, arts, museums, and music combined

By Catherina GioinoJuly 26, 2026

One woman holds a "No data centers" sign while another points toward a white house.

Data centers were actually making electricity costs cheaper, but the $7 trillion buildout with no guaranteed AI demand is threatening the trend

By Sasha RogelbergJuly 26, 2026

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Let’s get ready to rumble: The next Fed meeting will be a ‘family feud’—and that’s exactly what Chairman Kevin Warsh wants

By Jason MaJuly 25, 2026

The ‘Trump Trade’ is turning into a loser in the stock market

The ‘Trump Trade’ is turning into a loser in the stock market

By Geoffrey Morgan, Joel Leon and BloombergJuly 25, 2026

Trump pulls back after Iran crosses his red line as U.S. military breaks two-week streak of air strikes amid talks for potential Hormuz deal

Trump pulls back after Iran crosses his red line as U.S. military breaks two-week streak of air strikes amid talks for potential Hormuz deal

By Jason MaJuly 25, 2026

U.S. military suddenly goes silent on Iran airstrikes while Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia exchange attacks in battle over Red Sea shipping

U.S. military suddenly goes silent on Iran airstrikes while Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia exchange attacks in battle over Red Sea shipping

By Samy Magdy, Giovanna Dell'Orto and The Associated PressJuly 25, 2026

Can Apple’s incoming CEO bring back the product design mojo of the Steve Jobs era?

Can Apple’s incoming CEO bring back the product design mojo of the Steve Jobs era?

By Sebastian HerreraJuly 25, 2026

Meet the Americans learning to go without after the biggest grocery inflation in 50 years

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Terry Tang, Maggie Scales, Sandy Guatibonza, Hikari Mae Hida and The Associated PressJuly 25, 2026

‘Rockets and feathers’: Economists say grocery prices shoot up like the first, fall like the second

By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressJuly 25, 2026

A man stands looking out over his front porch where a sign reads, "No data centers."

Startups are installing tiny data centers in people’s homes to reduce strain on the beleaguered electrical grid

By Sasha RogelbergJuly 25, 2026

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Bechtel CEO: to build America’s future, we must first build the builders

By Brendan BechtelJuly 25, 2026

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The millennial generation is split in 2: an older crowd with boomer-style comfort, a younger set going ‘back to the early 1900s’

By Nick LichtenbergJuly 25, 2026

Ronald Reagan center director: How to talk politics with family, friends and neighbors, without losing them

By Frederick J. Ryan, Jr.July 25, 2026

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln

Defense tech investors thought the war in Iran could make them millionaires. Instead, they faced a Wall Street bloodbath

By Preston ForeJuly 25, 2026

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An 11-year-old is cleaning his neighbors’ trash cans for $10 each—he now has 100K followers as teens face the worst summer job market since 1948

By Orianna Rosa RoyleJuly 25, 2026

Capital One’s big bet on baseball—and why they think it can help win the credit card loyalty wars

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Capital One’s big bet on baseball—and why they think it can help win the credit card loyalty wars

By Sheryl EstradaJuly 25, 2026

Trump has no remaining levers to pull as oil hovers near the $100 ‘psychological’ threshold

Trump has no remaining levers to pull as oil hovers near the $100 ‘psychological’ threshold

By Jordan BlumJuly 25, 2026

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RFK Jr.’s peptide push narrowly gains backing from FDA advisers despite objections from scientists

By The Associated Press and Matthew PerroneJuly 24, 2026

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

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