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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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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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The remains of the German tugboat wreckage marked as UJ-106 in the Danube River.

Danube River’s shrinking water levels expose dozens of World War II ships

Amidst record-low water levels that have caused governments across Europe to plan for electricity shortages, German ships sunk in the war are resurfacing.

By The Associated Press and Marko DrobnjakovicAugust 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

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

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

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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Firefighters work to extinguish a wildfire.

Europe’s long, hot summer leads to thousands evacuated and fire operators dead

By The Associated Press, Derek Gatopoulos and Sylvie CorbetAugust 4, 2026

Trump meets AI giants, Senate Dems decry ‘unpredictable’ governance — and cheap Chinese AI looms as giant security risk

Trump meets AI giants, Senate Dems decry ‘unpredictable’ governance — and cheap Chinese AI looms as giant security risk

By Catherina GioinoAugust 4, 2026

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SpaceX revenue surges to $7.8 billion, blowing past Wall Street expectations by nearly $1 billion

By Amanda GerutAugust 4, 2026

New York Attorney General Letitia James looks to her right at a news conference.

20 states and DC sue as Trump moves to share low-income families’ data with immigration authorities

By The Associated Press and Anthony IzaguirreAugust 4, 2026

US President Donald Trump speaks about the conflict in Iran in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House.

Trump claims he’s talking with Iran as they hold talks with other nations

By The Associated Press, Samy Magdy, Elena Becatoros and Josh BoakAugust 4, 2026

OpenAI president Greg Brockman: We ‘contort’ ourselves around computers, clicking and typing is a ‘phase’

OpenAI president Greg Brockman: We ‘contort’ ourselves around computers, clicking and typing is a ‘phase’

By Emily ForliniAugust 4, 2026

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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Trump calls off sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan as Iran ceasefire talks fail before they even began. ‘Too much time wasted on traveling’

Trump calls off sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan as Iran ceasefire talks fail before they even began. ‘Too much time wasted on traveling’

By Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy, Jon Gambrell and The Associated PressApril 25, 2026

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Current price of gold as of April 24, 2026
By Danny BakstApril 24, 2026

U.S. oil producers aren’t coming to the rescue despite high prices as mistrust and chaos hit outlook. The ‘market is being manipulated’

U.S. oil producers aren’t coming to the rescue despite high prices as mistrust and chaos hit outlook. The ‘market is being manipulated’

By Jason MaApril 25, 2026

U.S. considers using Defense Production Act for Spirit bailout

U.S. considers using Defense Production Act for Spirit bailout

By Allyson Versprille and BloombergApril 25, 2026

Trump reports flurry of March bond purchases in new disclosure

Trump reports flurry of March bond purchases in new disclosure

By Josh Wingrove, Gregory Korte and BloombergApril 25, 2026

Trump’s hatred for ‘windmills’ threatens Republicans in coastal Virginia who now face more political peril after the state’s redistricting vote

Trump’s hatred for ‘windmills’ threatens Republicans in coastal Virginia who now face more political peril after the state’s redistricting vote

By Matthew Daly and The Associated PressApril 25, 2026

Kevin Warsh is poised to lead the Fed with none of the gravitas Greenspan had but plenty of baggage from Trump, former Powell adviser says

Kevin Warsh is poised to lead the Fed with none of the gravitas Greenspan had but plenty of baggage from Trump, former Powell adviser says

By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressApril 25, 2026

Personal Finance
Top CD rates from major banks on April 24, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
By Joseph HostetlerApril 24, 2026

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I lost my job to AI. Here’s why mass layoffs won’t transform your company

By Mark QuinnApril 25, 2026

Milestones like marriage and parenthood are so delayed for millennials and Gen Z many of them are skipping out on life insurance, report finds

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Milestones like marriage and parenthood are so delayed for millennials and Gen Z many of them are skipping out on life insurance, report finds

By Sydney LakeApril 25, 2026

Duke Energy trucks amassed in January at the Charlotte Motor Speedway to help restore power after Winter Storm Fern.

Utility giant Duke Energy plans to spend industry record $103 billion on growth as data centers and affordability take center stage

By Jordan BlumApril 25, 2026

According to Warren Buffett’s math the stock market is officially in ‘playing with fire’ territory. So when is the next crash coming?

According to Warren Buffett’s math the stock market is officially in ‘playing with fire’ territory. So when is the next crash coming?

By Shawn TullyApril 25, 2026

A replica of a Lockheed Martin missile

‘A golden opportunity right now based on who’s in government.’ Trump’s bellicose presidency means defense firms are raking it in

By Tristan BoveApril 25, 2026

Personal Finance
Current price of Bitcoin for April 24, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerApril 24, 2026

Payday loan debt: How to get out and find alternatives

Personal Finance

Payday loan debt: How to get out and find alternatives

By Joseph HostetlerApril 24, 2026

A container ship in the canal

Even as businesses spend $4 million to cross Panama Canal, they say ‘it’s safer and less expensive’ than the Strait of Hormuz

By Alma Solis, Megan Janetsky and The Associated PressApril 24, 2026

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Intel’s blowout quarter just sparked its best day since 1987

By The Associated Press and Stan ChoeApril 24, 2026

Hallucinogenics are illegal under federal law but that isn’t stopping the FDA from fast tracking 3 psychedelic drugs to treat mental health

Hallucinogenics are illegal under federal law but that isn’t stopping the FDA from fast tracking 3 psychedelic drugs to treat mental health

By Matthew Perrone and The Associated PressApril 24, 2026

Trump holds the bill up.

Only one person has been granted Trump’s $1 million ‘gold card’ despite promises it would rake in $1 trillion

By Jesse Bedayn and The Associated PressApril 24, 2026

Asia is turning to coal in the Iran crisis, but nuclear power will be the real endgame

Asia is turning to coal in the Iran crisis, but nuclear power will be the real endgame

By Julius Cesar TrajanoApril 24, 2026

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AI smart glasses are helping visually impaired runners take on the London Marathon

By The Associated Press and Mustakim HasnathApril 24, 2026

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Trump just sanctioned a major Chinese oil refinery over Iranian oil—weeks before he meets Xi Jinping

By The Associated Press and Fatima HusseinApril 24, 2026

Ricky Sandler shuttering Eminence Capital after 27-year run

Ricky Sandler shuttering Eminence Capital after 27-year run

By Hema Parmar, Zeke Faux and BloombergApril 24, 2026

Data centers are finding a surprising way to deploy batteries

Data centers are finding a surprising way to deploy batteries

By Mark Chediak, Michelle Ma and BloombergApril 24, 2026

This is a ‘come to Jesus moment’: Ford CEO says American carmakers are battling a perfect storm

This is a ‘come to Jesus moment’: Ford CEO says American carmakers are battling a perfect storm

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 24, 2026

Top oil analyst guarantees that the next few months ‘will be an ongoing, absolute disaster’ even if the Strait of Hormuz opens tomorrow

Top oil analyst guarantees that the next few months ‘will be an ongoing, absolute disaster’ even if the Strait of Hormuz opens tomorrow

By Jason MaApril 24, 2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

The EU is spending an extra $28 billion on energy imports, and answering with demand destruction, tax cuts, and a rapid clean energy shift

By Tristan BoveApril 24, 2026

Pete Hegseth stands behind a podium, pointing with one hand and furrowing his brow.

The U.S. military may have already used up half of its most expensive missiles, and it could take up to 4 years to rebuild its stockpiles

By Sasha RogelbergApril 24, 2026

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With entry-level jobs vanishing, Gen Z grads are ditching corporate America—piecing together careers with entrepreneurship, gig work and freelancing

By Jake AngeloApril 24, 2026

Your shareholder letter sounds like ChatGPT wrote it. This is the four-word phrase giving CEOs away

Your shareholder letter sounds like ChatGPT wrote it. This is the four-word phrase giving CEOs away

By Molly Liebergall and Morning BrewApril 24, 2026

Americans are buying more used clothes, but the real story is who’s buying what: Luxury resale is booming and so is discount

Americans are buying more used clothes, but the real story is who’s buying what: Luxury resale is booming and so is discount

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 24, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 02: (L to R) U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with his nominee for the chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell during a press event in the Rose Garden at the White House, November 2, 2017 in Washington, DC. Current Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen's term expires in February. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Pirro drops Powell probe, handing Kevin Warsh a lifeline, though U.S. attorney vows to restart probe ‘should the facts warrant doing so’

By Eva RoytburgApril 24, 2026

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‘This is very transformative for the business’: Lyft’s head of growth on taking a big step into London’s black cab sector

By Nick LichtenbergApril 24, 2026

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