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Greg Foran, chief executive officer of Kroger.
‘The way work gets done is changing across every industry’: Kroger cites AI efficiency push as it cuts 3,000 corporate jobs

Kroger says corporate cuts will help fund lower prices, but an analyst cautions that meaningful savings depend on where the money goes.

By Tatiana SatauaOctober 14, 2026
Emil Barr co-founder of Flashpass
Meet a 23-year-old millionaire who canceled his plan to move to San Francisco because of a billionaire tax he might never have to pay
By Tatiana SatauaOctober 14, 2026
A woman walks into a Social Security office in Houston, Texas on July 13, 2022.
‘A pittance’: Social Security benefits will rise 3.6% in 2027, about $75 a month for the average retiree, but some say it’s not enough
By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressOctober 14, 2026
Payward Co-CEO Arjun Sethi wears a suit as he speaks through a microphone
Kraken parent company Payward to become first crypto firm to buy a European Bank
By Camila Grigera NaónOctober 14, 2026
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks during the Building Resilience in a Fragmented World panel at the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok.
‘There is no magic’: IMF says U.S. and other nations must ‘go in a direction of tightening’ global debt as economic growth can’t ‘deliver fast enough’
By The Associated Press and Elaine KurtenbachOctober 14, 2026
Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs stands on the sideline during the national anthem prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
Travis Kelce joined an activist group pushing Six Flags to consider a sale. The ‘Final Destination’–style death of a patron poured gas on the fire
By Joshua Hong and Nick LichtenbergOctober 14, 2026
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Inflation runs hotter than expected at 3.7% in September, the last CPI report before the midterms
Inflation runs hotter than expected at 3.7% in September, the last CPI report before the midterms

The figures will likely underscore the lingering impact of the Iran war on gas prices and the persistence of inflation

By The Associated Press and Christopher RugaberOctober 14, 2026
Car payments just hit a record $787 a month—and 1 in 4 new-car buyers is now signing a 7-year loan

New-car payments, loan sizes and lifetime interest all set records last quarter, even with rates flat at 7%. Six-figure households are still buying. Everyone else is getting squeezed.

By Emma WitmanOctober 14, 2026
I spent years running AmeriCorps. The best job training in America isn’t happening in the classroom

Nobody knows yet exactly how AI reshapes that first rung of the ladder. But we don’t need to know that to act on what we do know.

By Michael D. SmithOctober 14, 2026
China’s trade surplus reaches $938 billion as exports surge 36.3% and as pressure mounts for it to rebalance trade with Europe

Its exports surged 36.3% in September from a year earlier, helped by semiconductors and autos

By The Associated Press and Chan Ho-HimOctober 14, 2026
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attends a meeting with President Donald Trump of the multinational political and security coalition "Shield of the Americas" on the sidelines the United Nations General Assembly.
‘The biggest financial institutions are not above the law’: Bessent hits BofA with $1.2 billion fine for money laundering—the third-largest in history

The penalty includes $750 million that will go to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the largest fine ever imposed by that federal bank regulatory agency.

By The Associated Press, Paul Wiseman and Farnoush AmiriOctober 14, 2026
Fragment raises $12 million to help keep AI agents from going rogue with company money

The New York-based startup developed software that double-checks transaction math before payments can clear.

By Camila Grigera NaónOctober 14, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks on October 14, 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 HostetlerOctober 14, 2026
AI agents are on a shopping spree: Total transactions on Base blockchain eclipse 138 million, Chainalysis finds

Faster spending and repeat funding suggest developers are making automated commerce part of everyday work.

By Camila Grigera NaónOctober 14, 2026
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Young man sitting on a private jet, wearing a flannel while working on a laptop and holding a glass of champagne
Inside the college majors at elite universities where graduates earn more than $250,000—over 4 times their peers

Carnegie Mellon had six programs whose graduates earned more than $150,000 annually—the most of any university on the list.

By Preston ForeOctober 14, 2026
Current price of gold as of October 14, 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 BakstOctober 14, 2026
Current price of oil as of October 14, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

By Joseph HostetlerOctober 14, 2026
Current price of silver as of Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Silver is a (comparatively) safe and reliable asset that can help you to preserve the value of your money during times of inflation.

By Joseph HostetlerOctober 14, 2026
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Eimear Bonner, CFO, Chevron Corporation; Gina Mastantuono, CFO, ServiceNow; and Sarah Youngwood, CFO, Nasdaq at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit in Santa Barbara, Calif., Oct. 13, 2026.
How CFOs at Chevron, ServiceNow and Nasdaq decide which AI bets create value

Finance chiefs from energy, software and markets say AI has to compete for capital.

By Sheryl EstradaOctober 14, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for October 14, 2026

Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency and remains the most popular crypto coin on the market.

By Joseph HostetlerOctober 14, 2026
Europe, U.S. futures rise as semiconductor supplier ASML beats expectations

A lot of eyes are on the French bond market right now as Paris struggles to deal with its national debt.

By Jim EdwardsOctober 14, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for October 14, 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 HostetlerOctober 14, 2026
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Today’s home equity loan and HELOC rates, Oct. 14, 2026
Today’s home equity loan and HELOC rates, Oct. 14, 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 HostetlerOctober 14, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for Oct. 14, 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 FlanaganOctober 14, 2026
Mortgage rates today, Oct. 14, 2026: Rates tick down a little

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 FlanaganOctober 14, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for Oct. 14, 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 FlanaganOctober 14, 2026
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Energy
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President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, right, as Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, center, watches at a security agreement signing ceremony during the United Nations General Assembly.
‘The island is second to none’: Trump says ‘massive’ oil, gas and mineral exploration set to begin in ‘our new and beautiful’ Greenland

Last month Trump signed an agreement with the leaders of Denmark and Greenland to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic.

By The Associated Press and Stefanie DazioOctober 14, 2026
A growing security premium threatens Saudi Arabia’s investment project 

In this week’s Fortune Gulf Brief.

By Melissa HancockOctober 14, 2026
Just 32 countries are driving 95% of global growth as the IMF warns of an increasingly uneven economy

The IMF raised its 2026 growth forecast to 3.1%, but warned that the AI boom and soaring energy costs are widening economic divides.

By Elaine Kurtenbach and The Associated PressOctober 13, 2026
‘The cost to us, the United States, is high’: Trump’s ‘financial lifeline’ diesel deal with Putin sparks bipartisan backlash in Congress

Six Democrat and Republican senators urged Trump to reverse course, saying the U.S. “should not provide Putin with a financial lifeline.”

By The Associated Press and Lisa MascaroOctober 13, 2026
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‘He’s not putting the country first’: Over half of Americans say Trump prioritized his financial interests ‘a lot’ as president in new poll
‘He’s not putting the country first’: Over half of Americans say Trump prioritized his financial interests ‘a lot’ as president in new poll

The poll suggests most U.S. adults think making money has been a focus for Trump, with only a quarter saying he puts the same emphasis on the country

By The Associated Press, Bernard Condon and Amelia Thomson-DeveauxOctober 13, 2026
Binance weighs stock access in markets including Hong Kong and South Korea, says co-CEO Richard Teng

Several cryptocurrency exchanges are transforming themselves from apps devoted to coins into platforms handling different asset classes.

By Angelica AngOctober 13, 2026
Strategy buys $21 million worth of Bitcoin as corporate crypto buying shows signs of revival

Bitcoin’s rebound has turned some corporate sellers back into buyers after months of market turmoil.

By Camila Grigera NaónOctober 12, 2026
‘The norm will be to trade with agents’: Crypto founders learn to love—and fear—AI

“We’re the busiest we’ve ever been,” says Blockaid cofounder Ido Ben-Natan.

By Angelica AngOctober 12, 2026
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The corporate blockchain wars are heating up as Circle’s Arc goes live
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The corporate blockchain wars are heating up as Circle’s Arc goes live
By Jeff John RobertsSeptember 21, 2026
  • ‘Know your agent’: Banks face a new compliance challenge as AI agents shop and pay on their own
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    ‘Know your agent’: Banks face a new compliance challenge as AI agents shop and pay on their own
    By Nicholas GordonSeptember 19, 2026
Top CD rates on Sept. 21, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.75%
Personal Finance
Top CD rates on Sept. 21, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.75%
By Glen Luke FlanaganSeptember 21, 2026
The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 4.50% on Sept. 21, 2026
Personal Finance
The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 4.50% on Sept. 21, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganSeptember 21, 2026
Home equity loan and HELOC rates, Sept. 21, 2026
Personal Finance
Home equity loan and HELOC rates, Sept. 21, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerSeptember 21, 2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on the state of the international financial system on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on September 15, 2026.
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U.S. Treasury’s bond scheme is not a national debt management tool, say top economists, but it did show Wall Street what makes Scott Bessent flinch
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 21, 2026
Mortgage rates on Sept. 21, 2026: Rates tick up again
Personal Finance
Mortgage rates on Sept. 21, 2026: Rates tick up again
By Glen Luke FlanaganSeptember 21, 2026
  • An oil tanker on the water in front of a setting sun.
    Energy
    The Iran war is minting new one-day millionaires: oil tankers brave enough to sail across the Strait of Hormuz
    By Sasha RogelbergSeptember 18, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for Sept. 21, 2026
Personal Finance
Current ARM mortgage rates report for Sept. 21, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganSeptember 21, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for Sept. 21, 2026
Personal Finance
Current refi mortgage rates report for Sept. 21, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganSeptember 21, 2026
Photo of woman sitting at her laptop with a view of Spain
Travel & Leisure
‘You just can live so much more life’ — Gen Z and Millennials squeezed out of the American Dream are finding a new one as digital nomads
By Mia OsmonbekovSeptember 21, 2026
Dollar General CEO says consumers making $100,000 a year don’t feel like high-income shoppers anymore as high gas prices and inflation reshape habits
Economy
Dollar General CEO says consumers making $100,000 a year don’t feel like high-income shoppers anymore as high gas prices and inflation reshape habits
By Jason MaSeptember 20, 2026
Iran’s economy faces another blockade: Red tape and gridlock are clogging up land routes that bypass the U.S. Navy’s Hormuz stranglehold
Middle East
Iran’s economy faces another blockade: Red tape and gridlock are clogging up land routes that bypass the U.S. Navy’s Hormuz stranglehold
By Jason MaSeptember 20, 2026
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    Kevin Warsh just revealed a huge change for the Fed. The press missed it
    By Steve H. Hanke and John GreenwoodSeptember 18, 2026
U.S. economy hits pivotal milestone: Spending on data centers and other information-processing hardware now exceeds housing investment
Real Estate
U.S. economy hits pivotal milestone: Spending on data centers and other information-processing hardware now exceeds housing investment
By Jason MaSeptember 20, 2026
The economy has undergone a structural transformation that ended the low-cost era. ‘The regime change in inflation and interest rates is the outcome’
Economy
The economy has undergone a structural transformation that ended the low-cost era. ‘The regime change in inflation and interest rates is the outcome’
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressSeptember 20, 2026
On issue after issue, Trump has given Xi Jinping a pass — even on reports China is helping Iran. ‘I think he’s behaved reasonably well’
Politics
On issue after issue, Trump has given Xi Jinping a pass — even on reports China is helping Iran. ‘I think he’s behaved reasonably well’
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressSeptember 20, 2026
As high fuel costs force people to choose between filling up or buying groceries, Trump says ‘it’s a very inexpensive price to pay’ for the Iran war
Politics
As high fuel costs force people to choose between filling up or buying groceries, Trump says ‘it’s a very inexpensive price to pay’ for the Iran war
By Steve Peoples, Jesse Bedayn, Jonathan J. Cooper and The Associated PressSeptember 20, 2026
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Commentary
A hotter world, tighter budgets: World Wildlife Fund on Climate Week’s 2026 test
By Marcene MitchellSeptember 20, 2026
Billionaire Melinda French Gates once revealed she refused to fund her Gen Z daughter’s startup—despite being worth over $34 billion
Success
Billionaire Melinda French Gates once revealed she refused to fund her Gen Z daughter’s startup—despite being worth over $34 billion
By Orianna Rosa RoyleSeptember 20, 2026
The bank account says no while the Europe group chat says YOLO. Gen Z is cutting spending—but not on little treats and last-minute trips
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The bank account says no while the Europe group chat says YOLO. Gen Z is cutting spending—but not on little treats and last-minute trips
By Tatiana SatauaSeptember 20, 2026
Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the first quarter of the game between Bowling Green and Nebraska.
Arts & Entertainment
Even in the era of NIL, college sports are stacked against student athletes—now lack of transparency is holding them back from a ‘fair market’
By Joshua HongSeptember 20, 2026
A group of young people stand together, each with the flag of Nepal draped around their shoulders.
Economy
Elon Musk’s DOGE swiped $329 million in humanitarian funding from Nepal, leaving a Gen Z tech revolution to transform the budding country’s economy
By Sasha RogelbergSeptember 20, 2026
Treasury yields are already blowing up the CBO’s long-term forecasts, and experts who previously downplayed U.S. debt fears are now starting to worry
Economy
Treasury yields are already blowing up the CBO’s long-term forecasts, and experts who previously downplayed U.S. debt fears are now starting to worry
By Jason MaSeptember 19, 2026
Central Command says U.S. military has aided the transit of 1 billion barrels of oil through Hormuz in past two months while Iran has ‘exported zero’
Energy
Central Command says U.S. military has aided the transit of 1 billion barrels of oil through Hormuz in past two months while Iran has ‘exported zero’
By The Associated PressSeptember 19, 2026
‘We’ve been free-riding off Beijing in a weird way’ — Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China’s Xi to thank for that
Energy
‘We’ve been free-riding off Beijing in a weird way’ — Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China’s Xi to thank for that
By Aamer Madhani and The Associated PressSeptember 19, 2026
A professor who teaches a course on Warren Buffett sees him more as a ‘guide toward how to live a successful life’ than how to invest
Investing
A professor who teaches a course on Warren Buffett sees him more as a ‘guide toward how to live a successful life’ than how to invest
By Josh Funk, Stan Choe and The Associated PressSeptember 19, 2026
‘Stealth wealth’ is reshaping luxury real estate: How the ultrarich buy multimillion-dollar mansions off the books
Real Estate
‘Stealth wealth’ is reshaping luxury real estate: How the ultrarich buy multimillion-dollar mansions off the books
By Sydney LakeSeptember 19, 2026
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Top Chef finalist Brian Malarkey: After 27 restaurants, I’m betting big on my hometown Portland — and we’re headed for $10 million in sales this year
By Brian MalarkeySeptember 19, 2026
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I fled communism. Are Gen Z drawn to it?
By Luba KassovaSeptember 19, 2026
‘A huge problem’: Trump has traded more stocks than all of Congress combined. A Bush-era ethics lawyer explains why you should worry
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‘A huge problem’: Trump has traded more stocks than all of Congress combined. A Bush-era ethics lawyer explains why you should worry
By Eva RoytburgSeptember 19, 2026
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Tyson Foods’ summer meal pilot reveals the scale of America’s food-access gap for children
By Tim GrailerSeptember 19, 2026
Inside U.S. oil’s return to global wildcatting: ‘It’s like geo-porn’
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Inside U.S. oil’s return to global wildcatting: ‘It’s like geo-porn’
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