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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
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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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Personal Finance
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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
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Crypto
More in Crypto
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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‘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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Current ARM mortgage rates report for July 17, 2026
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    The time for Clarity is here: Congress has a chance to pass the most important technology law since the Telecoms Act
    By Patrick McHenryJuly 16, 2026
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Current refi mortgage rates report for July 17, 2026
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How Apollo-owned Michaels turned two rivals’ bankruptcies into a growth strategy
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How Apollo-owned Michaels turned two rivals’ bankruptcies into a growth strategy
By Phil WahbaJuly 17, 2026
Trump sits in the Oval Office, speaking and gesturing with both his hands.
Economy
U.S. companies have finally gotten $71 billion in tariff refunds, but they’re using it to offset inflation caused by the Iran war
By Sasha RogelbergJuly 17, 2026
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky’s X account was hijacked in an AI slop hack pushing crypto tokenization
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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky’s X account was hijacked in an AI slop hack pushing crypto tokenization
By Rachel VentrescaJuly 16, 2026
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    Rubio blames Brazil’s 25% tariffs on Lula’s ‘ego’ — but exempts coffee and beef
    By Michelle L. Price and The Associated PressJuly 16, 2026
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North America
Tariff Man’s money machine broke. Now he’s trying to fix it with a forced‑labor crusade
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressJuly 16, 2026
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Environment
Over 120 million car trips, study finds speeding only saved drivers 54 seconds on average
By Alexa St. John and The Associated PressJuly 16, 2026
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is boosting employee pay to compete with SpaceX—but an advisor warns of ‘golden handcuffs’
Personal Finance
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is boosting employee pay to compete with SpaceX—but an advisor warns of ‘golden handcuffs’
By Sydney LakeJuly 16, 2026
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Big Tech
Buffett says AI giants are ‘playing a game they don’t want to play’ in the AI race, reveals he was behind Berkshire’s $31 billion bet on Google
By Mia OsmonbekovJuly 16, 2026
Kalshi hits pause on flight cancellation contracts
Banking
Kalshi hits pause on flight cancellation contracts
By Jeff John RobertsJuly 16, 2026
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    New School economist: Trump Accounts will widen America’s wealth gaps
    By Darrick HamiltonJuly 16, 2026
The global rich like Peter Thiel are eyeing the exit door. Argentina wants to be a ‘serious contender’ in the migration game
Investing
The global rich like Peter Thiel are eyeing the exit door. Argentina wants to be a ‘serious contender’ in the migration game
By Mia OsmonbekovJuly 16, 2026
Donald Trump looks at Xi Jinping and puts a hand on his arm.
Economy
Trump has tried to decouple from China, but ending U.S. reliance on the country would cost America nearly $14 trillion, EY warns
By Sasha RogelbergJuly 16, 2026
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Success
The $500 million LeBron James sweepstakes: 5 cities race for the right to boost their economy with the chosen one
By Joshua HongJuly 16, 2026
Jamie Dimon surrounded by construction workers.
Success
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says 300,000 workers are needed to rebuild American shipbuilding—with jobs paying $100,000 without a college degree
By Preston ForeJuly 16, 2026
Europe optimized its supply chains for cost. Now it must pay for resilience  
Commentary
Europe optimized its supply chains for cost. Now it must pay for resilience  
By Richard SaynorJuly 16, 2026
The landing page of the Visa Stablecoin Platform
Crypto
Exclusive: Visa launches new platform to provide stablecoin services to more than 200 million merchants
By Camila Grigera NaónJuly 16, 2026
Current price of gold as of July 16, 2026
Personal Finance
Current price of gold as of July 16, 2026
By Danny BakstJuly 16, 2026
US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh testifies during a Senate Banking Committee hearing titled "The Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress" on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on July 15, 2026.
Economy
Warsh’s Fed plan means it’s time to read the bond market backwards, says Morgan Stanley chief—and it could be great news for borrowers and homeowners
By Eleanor PringleJuly 16, 2026
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Economy
Wholesale inflation falls 0.3% in June, but Iran war clouds outlook
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressJuly 16, 2026
Morgan Stanley headquarters building in New York City.
Banking
Morgan Stanley is riding high on the IPO boom with 70% of the top 100 unicorns in its pipeline, CFO says
By Sheryl EstradaJuly 16, 2026
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Health
Musk says he’s blocked from South Africa because he’s white. Amazon just moved in
By Gerald Imray and The Associated PressJuly 16, 2026
Pascal cofounders Matthew Downey (left) and Ivo Crnkovic-Rubsamen (right) stand side by side against a brick wall.
Crypto
Exclusive: Prediction market startup Pascal raises $9 million to challenge heavyweights Kalshi and Polymarket
By Camila Grigera NaónJuly 16, 2026
What is workers’ compensation insurance, and what does it cover?
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What is workers’ compensation insurance, and what does it cover?
By Joseph HostetlerJuly 16, 2026
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Startups & Venture
Exclusive: Marc Lore says Wonder is gearing up for an IPO after raising $650 million at a $9 billion valuation
By Lily Mae LazarusJuly 16, 2026
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North America
Trump insists ‘Iran is unhappy right now’ while venting about ‘electric catapults that don’t work’ at defense tech summit
By Will Weissert, Sagar Meghani and The Associated PressJuly 16, 2026
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North America
Taiwan’s chip superpower just pledged another $100 billion to help the U.S. get its act together
By Chan Ho-Him and The Associated PressJuly 16, 2026
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Politics
Washington still voted to send Israel $3.3 billion in aid — but over half of the House Democrats revolted
By Lisa Mascaro, Nick Lichtenberg and The Associated PressJuly 16, 2026
‘Criminalized for what’s on your bookshelf’: Hong Kong’s third bookstore raid this year
Asia
‘Criminalized for what’s on your bookshelf’: Hong Kong’s third bookstore raid this year
By Kanis Leung and The Associated PressJuly 16, 2026
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‘British Steel now belongs to the British people’: China booted from national champion to save thousands of jobs
By Danica Kirka and The Associated PressJuly 16, 2026
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