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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
EconomyHow Scott Bessent used financial engineering to finance the $2 trillion deficit while leaving it untouched—and created a $1.45 trillion shortfall

The alarm is coming from inside the house. The Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee says the borrowing math no longer adds up.

By Eva RoytburgAugust 8, 2026
With broad bipartisan support, Congress is about to give Trump ‘unchecked authority’ to impose new tariffs of up to 100% on top trading partners
Economy
With broad bipartisan support, Congress is about to give Trump ‘unchecked authority’ to impose new tariffs of up to 100% on top trading partners
By Jason MaAugust 8, 2026
Digital illustration of robot's hand holding and supporting man who is working on his desk using computer, represent themes of artificial intelligence (AI), the future of work, and the intersection of humanity and technology.
AI
AI is changing work faster than the data can keep up
By Sebastian HerreraAugust 8, 2026
Bill Ackman with a microphone in front of him
Success
Bill Ackman’s $35 billion hedge fund has under 50 employees and all of them — from janitors to receptionists — own millions in company stock
By Preston ForeAugust 8, 2026
Latest
Meet a 43-year-old woman who had a hysterectomy and thought she had cancer because of a hospital lab mixup2 hours ago
20% of Americans are already using AI for financial advice — another 70% don’t trust it2 hours ago
Trump’s lawyers in BBC lawsuit open the door to exposing all of his financial records — and scramble to close it2 hours ago
Southern Europe’s anti-immigrant attitude on display as Spain, Italy start checking each other’s passports2 hours ago
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Real Estate
Meet the 33-year-old CEO betting on boomers chasing their grandkids—and millennials selling their first house
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 8, 2026
CEO of the world’s largest workspace provider says commuting will be extinct by 2040—and your kids will think it’s ‘mad stuff’ professionals once did
Success
CEO of the world’s largest workspace provider says commuting will be extinct by 2040—and your kids will think it’s ‘mad stuff’ professionals once did
By Orianna Rosa RoyleAugust 8, 2026
Chevron employees examine a new GE Vernova gas turbine.
Energy
How Chevron became the AI darling of Big Oil
By Jordan BlumAugust 8, 2026
Venezuelan influencer Leonel Moreno (C) - aka "Leito oficial"- deported from the United States is escorted on arrival at Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia, Venezuela on March 28, 2025.
Economy
The deportation economy is backfiring on American workers, top economist warns
By Eva RoytburgAugust 7, 2026
Meet the 82-year-old Kentucky grandma who turned down $26 million to turn her farm into a data center: ‘I don’t need your money’
Success
Meet the 82-year-old Kentucky grandma who turned down $26 million to turn her farm into a data center: ‘I don’t need your money’
By Catherina GioinoAugust 7, 2026
Praveen Neppalli Naga sits in a white chair in front of a blue background onstage.
AI
After blowing through its entire 2026 AI budget in months, Uber CTO says, ‘We’re coming to the end of the so-called tokenmaxxing era’
By Sasha RogelbergAugust 7, 2026
How Whatnot’s founders turned 100 investor rejections into an $20 billion live-shopping rocket ship
Retail
How Whatnot’s founders turned 100 investor rejections into an $20 billion live-shopping rocket ship
By Sarah GlodekAugust 7, 2026
The emerging deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz reportedly recognizes Iran’s control—and the U.S. may have to accept it
Middle East
The emerging deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz reportedly recognizes Iran’s control—and the U.S. may have to accept it
By Jason MaAugust 7, 2026
Newsletters
MPW DailyBy Emma Hinchliffe
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Before the WNBA became a phenomenon, Billie Jean King asked NBA commissioner David Stern for one promise
Term SheetBy Allie Garfinkle
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In AI-obsessed Silicon Valley, live commerce platform Whatnot just notched a new funding round valuing it at $20 billion
Fortune TechBy Andrew Nusca
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What Meta must change to support teen mental health
MarketsBy Jim Edwards
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OpenAI’s new device is reportedly a $300 portable donut that watches you
CEO DailyBy Phil Wahba
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Boards are hiring retired CEOs as succession pipelines run dry
Eye on AIBy Beatrice Nolan
Washington is keeping its AI rulebook private. Smaller AI labs aren’t happy.
Fortune Daily Episodes
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Who Follows Jamie Dimon? The Future of JPMorganAugust 6, 2026
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Inside the Bill Ackman Interview: Power & RiskAugust 5, 2026
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How AI is Learning to Hack Itself | Fortune DailyAugust 4, 2026
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The Secret to Amazon’s No. 1 Fortune 500 Spot | Fortune DailyAugust 3, 2026
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Personal Finance
20% of Americans are already using AI for financial advice — another 70% don’t trust it
By Adriana Morga and The Associated PressAugust 8, 2026
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Environment
Waiting 26 years ‘for this shoe to drop’: Musk’s AI company joins the fight to strip citizens of their power to sue
By Michael Phillis and The Associated PressAugust 8, 2026
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Commentary
AI labs shouldn’t be allowed to grade their own homework
By Andrew Freedman and Gillian HadfieldAugust 8, 2026
Digital illustration of robot's hand holding and supporting man who is working on his desk using computer, represent themes of artificial intelligence (AI), the future of work, and the intersection of humanity and technology.
AI
AI is changing work faster than the data can keep up
By Sebastian HerreraAugust 8, 2026
Term Sheet Podcast
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How this multi-millionaire investor spots billion-dollar ideas | Term SheetJune 24, 2026
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The Investor Who Bet on SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic Before You Could | Term SheetJune 11, 2026
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Investment bankers built a $2B AI to replace themselves | Term SheetMay 28, 2026
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This creator investor on the truth about the AI gold rush | Term SheetMay 13, 2026
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From a Palo Alto closet to $1 billion revenue: how Gusto cracked small business software | Term SheetMay 7, 2026
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How to raise a CEO: The "Godmother of Silicon Valley" Esther WojcickiApril 22, 2026
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The Startup Fighting to Save the American Farm with Modern FinanceApril 8, 2026
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How Winston Weinberg built his $11 billion AI Company | Term SheetMarch 18, 2026
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Why revenue is an outdated metric | Term SheetFebruary 18, 2026
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Chemistry cofounder: "more talented founders than ever" are moving into health care | Term SheetFebruary 4, 2026
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This 17-year-old grew up in ‘survival mode,’ then saw her college enrollment evaporate. ‘I’m definitely not really over that’
By Matt Brown, Terry Tang, Corey Williams and The Associated PressAugust 8, 2026
Engineers wear helmets and high-visibility vests while inspecting an aircraft
Success
This ‘hidden’ career path is in dire need of more workers—and it can pay Gen Z over $300,000 with no degree required
By Preston ForeAugust 8, 2026
Bill Ackman with a microphone in front of him
Success
Bill Ackman’s $35 billion hedge fund has under 50 employees and all of them — from janitors to receptionists — own millions in company stock
By Preston ForeAugust 8, 2026
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Commentary
Ted Leonsis: the unmatched American advantage is adaptation
By Ted LeonsisAugust 8, 2026
From the Magazine
MagazineNo. 1 on the Fortune Global 500: Amazon’s Jeff Bezos on how his garage startup became the largest company in the world by revenue

As Amazon pours $200 billion into AI this year, Bezos says the company’s next act will define the next decade.

By Kristin StollerJuly 28, 2026
How Wistron’s early Nvidia bet made it an unsung winner of the AI boom—and one of the biggest risers on this year’s Global 500
Magazine
How Wistron’s early Nvidia bet made it an unsung winner of the AI boom—and one of the biggest risers on this year’s Global 500
By Nicholas GordonJuly 28, 2026
Can a global car company survive today’s complicated world? Nissan hopes to find out
Magazine
Can a global car company survive today’s complicated world? Nissan hopes to find out
By Andrew StaplesJuly 28, 2026
Meet SLB: The $70 billion oil services giant poised to cash in on AI data centers and the post-Strait of Hormuz oil exploration boom
Magazine
Meet SLB: The $70 billion oil services giant poised to cash in on AI data centers and the post-Strait of Hormuz oil exploration boom
By Jordan BlumJuly 24, 2026
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Magazine
The American Dream according to Bill Ackman
By Jeff John RobertsJuly 20, 2026
Energy
Largest U.S. reservoir plummets to lowest level since it was filled some 90 years ago as water crisis deepens for western states
Environment
Largest U.S. reservoir plummets to lowest level since it was filled some 90 years ago as water crisis deepens for western states
By Ty O'Neil, Dorany Pineda and The Associated PressAugust 8, 2026
Chevron employees examine a new GE Vernova gas turbine.
Energy
How Chevron became the AI darling of Big Oil
By Jordan BlumAugust 8, 2026
China’s export engine is cooling—but high-tech demand isn’t.
Economy
China’s export engine is cooling—but high-tech demand isn’t.
By Elaine Kurtenbach and The Associated PressAugust 7, 2026
A view of commercial cargo vessels and crude oil tankers are anchored in the Gulf of Oman, off the coast of Muscat, Oman
Energy
Iran says agreement on Hormuz shipping reached with Oman
By Bloomberg and Eltaf NajafizadaAugust 7, 2026
Fortune Rankings
Fortune Southeast Asia 500
Fortune Southeast Asia 500
By FortuneJune 15, 2026
Fortune 500
Fortune 500
By FortuneJune 3, 2026
Most Powerful Women
Most Powerful Women
By FortuneMay 27, 2026
Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For
Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For
By FortuneApril 1, 2026
Leadership
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North America
This 17-year-old grew up in ‘survival mode,’ then saw her college enrollment evaporate. ‘I’m definitely not really over that’
By Matt Brown, Terry Tang, Corey Williams and The Associated PressAugust 8, 2026
Engineers wear helmets and high-visibility vests while inspecting an aircraft
Success
This ‘hidden’ career path is in dire need of more workers—and it can pay Gen Z over $300,000 with no degree required
By Preston ForeAugust 8, 2026
Bill Ackman with a microphone in front of him
Success
Bill Ackman’s $35 billion hedge fund has under 50 employees and all of them — from janitors to receptionists — own millions in company stock
By Preston ForeAugust 8, 2026
ted
Commentary
Ted Leonsis: the unmatched American advantage is adaptation
By Ted LeonsisAugust 8, 2026
From Pilot to Profit
AIAI agents are flattening corporate hierarchies. Here’s how companies—and managers—can develop a new playbook

Around 41% of employees say their companies trimmed management layers last year, according to Korn Ferry.

By Sharon GoldmanJune 9, 2026
Artistic drawing of two employees using several tools at once
AI
Why dbt Labs CEO views AI efficiency and creativity as the same thing
By Sage LazzaroJune 9, 2026
Reward or threat? Omnisend offers quarterly raises for employees who use AI to drive business impact—and says those who don’t will get left behind
AI
Reward or threat? Omnisend offers quarterly raises for employees who use AI to drive business impact—and says those who don’t will get left behind
By Sage LazzaroJune 9, 2026
Artistic rendering of complex systems being simplified by two workers
AI
How Lumen’s ‘maniacal focus’ on KPIs drove measurable AI impact across use cases and the company at large
By Sage LazzaroJune 9, 2026
Artistic rendering of a hacker trying to gain access to a worker's computer
AI
AI is supercharging cyberattacks—and most companies aren’t ready
By Beatrice NolanJune 9, 2026
Features
Inside Ikea’s big bet on humans in the age of AI
Magazine
Inside Ikea’s big bet on humans in the age of AI
By Claire ZillmanJuly 30, 2026
How Wistron’s early Nvidia bet made it an unsung winner of the AI boom—and one of the biggest risers on this year’s Global 500
Magazine
How Wistron’s early Nvidia bet made it an unsung winner of the AI boom—and one of the biggest risers on this year’s Global 500
By Nicholas GordonJuly 28, 2026
Can a global car company survive today’s complicated world? Nissan hopes to find out
Magazine
Can a global car company survive today’s complicated world? Nissan hopes to find out
By Andrew StaplesJuly 28, 2026
No. 1 on the Fortune Global 500: Amazon’s Jeff Bezos on how his garage startup became the largest company in the world by revenue
Magazine
No. 1 on the Fortune Global 500: Amazon’s Jeff Bezos on how his garage startup became the largest company in the world by revenue
By Kristin StollerJuly 28, 2026
Real Estate
The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges a surprise winner
Real Estate
The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges a surprise winner
By Sydney LakeAugust 8, 2026
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Real Estate
Meet the 33-year-old CEO betting on boomers chasing their grandkids—and millennials selling their first house
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 8, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for Aug. 10, 2026
Personal Finance
Current refi mortgage rates report for Aug. 10, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 8, 2026
Meet the 82-year-old Kentucky grandma who turned down $26 million to turn her farm into a data center: ‘I don’t need your money’
Success
Meet the 82-year-old Kentucky grandma who turned down $26 million to turn her farm into a data center: ‘I don’t need your money’
By Catherina GioinoAugust 7, 2026
Great Place to Work Rankings
Best Workplaces in Chicago
Best Large Workplaces in Chicago
By FortuneJune 16, 2026
Best Workplaces in New York
Best Large Workplaces in New York
By FortuneJune 9, 2026
Best Workplaces in Texas
25 Best Large Workplaces in Texas
By FortuneJune 2, 2026
Best Workplaces in The Bay Area
25 Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area
By Fortune EditorsMay 26, 2026
Commentary
regulationBy Andrew Freedman and Gillian Hadfield
AI labs shouldn’t be allowed to grade their own homework
250 Years of InnovationBy Ted Leonsis
Ted Leonsis: the unmatched American advantage is adaptation
VanguardBy Adam Schickling
Vanguard Chief Economist: AI and jobs, still in an ATM phase
RobotsBy Ariyan Kabir
GrayMatter Robotics CEO: The FCC was right to ban Chinese robots. But protection alone won’t win the robotics race
philanthropyBy Max Simkoff and Lisa Countryman-Quiroz
AI’s new millionaires want to disrupt philanthropy. They should fund what already exists
LayoffsBy Ravin Jesuthasan
Your future workforce already works for you
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