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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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Crypto
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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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Coca-Cola to invest $10 billion in U.S. growth through 2030, says CFO
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As 10-year Treasury yield hits 5%, debt hawks are eyeing a national debt spiral: ‘If this isn’t a wake-up call, I don’t know what will be’
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 15, 2026
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Mustafa Dar (left) and Nabeel Alamgir (right) stand in front of the Charing Bull, the bronze sculpture located in Wall Street.
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Exclusive: Expa and Coinbase Ventures-backed Fin.com emerges from stealth with $20 million seed round to build out global stablecoin infrastructure
By Camila Grigera NaónSeptember 15, 2026
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A tale of two economies: Why IKEA’s strategy is the antidote to the middle-class margin collapse
By Katica RoySeptember 15, 2026
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By Angelica AngSeptember 15, 2026
Trump’s ‘largest deregulatory action ever’ in the power sector will keep old coal plants online longer to fuel the AI boom
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Trump’s ‘largest deregulatory action ever’ in the power sector will keep old coal plants online longer to fuel the AI boom
By Jordan BlumSeptember 15, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for Sept. 15, 2026
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Current refi mortgage rates report for Sept. 15, 2026
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Saudi Arabia built the East-West pipeline in the 1980s in case Iran closed Hormuz. Tehran-backed militias still blasted it, sending oil prices up
Energy
Saudi Arabia built the East-West pipeline in the 1980s in case Iran closed Hormuz. Tehran-backed militias still blasted it, sending oil prices up
By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Mae Anderson and The Associated PressSeptember 14, 2026
Mark Carney pitches Canada to global investors as ‘much more than being next to the United States’ and a reliable partner that ‘respects rule of law’
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Mark Carney pitches Canada to global investors as ‘much more than being next to the United States’ and a reliable partner that ‘respects rule of law’
By Rob Gillies and The Associated PressSeptember 14, 2026
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Health
You’re going to pay more for health insurance in 2027 as employers see costs jumping for the fifth straight year
By Mia OsmonbekovSeptember 14, 2026
Uber’s CEO hints at cheaper rides after the company announced 3,300 corporate jobs
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Uber’s CEO hints at cheaper rides after the company announced 3,300 corporate jobs
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezSeptember 14, 2026
A man bags groceries in the check-out line, and a woman stands next to him.
Retail
‘All of us are going to pay’: 30% of Americans are taking out BNPL loans to pay for groceries, and it’s probably going to cost you
By Sasha RogelbergSeptember 14, 2026
Spiking oil prices jolt U.S. bond yields past 5%, threatening to set off a vicious cycle of debt just as the Fed is expected to hike rates
Energy
Spiking oil prices jolt U.S. bond yields past 5%, threatening to set off a vicious cycle of debt just as the Fed is expected to hike rates
By Jason MaSeptember 14, 2026
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Trump is freeing Irish whiskey from tariffs while tightening the screws on Canadian booze
By Joshua HongSeptember 14, 2026
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Wall Street’s AI doomsday trade is here: chipmakers sink while hyperscalers gain
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Michael Dell is now the fifth richest person in the world—his worth has nearly doubled to $262 billion in the last year alone thanks to AI
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