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‘American dream will continue to exist’: Warren Buffett’s successor is betting big on U.S. housing
‘American dream will continue to exist’: Warren Buffett’s successor is betting big on U.S. housing

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel has made three big homebuilding moves since taking over from Buffett, even as he concedes there’s no “quick recovery” coming for the housing market.

By Andrew McGowanOctober 15, 2026
The Houthis’ Saudi attacks are ‘unprecedented.’ Trump wants to ‘ignore’ until the midterms, but the chaos may force U.S. to respond
The Houthis’ Saudi attacks are ‘unprecedented.’ Trump wants to ‘ignore’ until the midterms, but the chaos may force U.S. to respond
By Jordan BlumOctober 15, 2026
Chevron CEO warns oil buffers that cushioned the Iran war shock have been ‘drained’—and diesel relief may not come until 2027
Chevron CEO warns oil buffers that cushioned the Iran war shock have been ‘drained’—and diesel relief may not come until 2027
By Muskaan ArshadOctober 15, 2026
Mortgage rates today, Oct. 15, 2026: Rates tick up a bit
Mortgage rates today, Oct. 15, 2026: Rates tick up a bit
By Glen Luke FlanaganOctober 15, 2026
Today’s home equity loan and HELOC rates, Oct. 15, 2026
Today’s home equity loan and HELOC rates, Oct. 15, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerOctober 15, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for Oct. 15, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for Oct. 15, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganOctober 15, 2026
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It’s not just billionaires fleeing Britain—fed up with grey skies, crumbling healthcare and the tax bill, a record 69,300 workers have left the U.K.
It’s not just billionaires fleeing Britain—fed up with grey skies, crumbling healthcare and the tax bill, a record 69,300 workers have left the U.K.

Forget billionaires dodging tax: a record number of taxpayers have quit the U.K., and a career coach says lots just want sunshine and better healthcare.

By Orianna Rosa RoyleOctober 15, 2026
Wall Street’s earnings split: Goldman’s $18.7 billion blowout quarter—and why JPMorgan and BofA fell short

JPMorgan announced its first earnings miss in almost three years, while Goldman delivered its second-highest quarterly net revenue ever. A $1.2 billion regulatory penalty weighed on Bank of America’s already lackluster quarter. 

By Morgan ChittumOctober 15, 2026
‘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
As Social Security races toward insolvency, retirees are getting their biggest COLA boost in 4 years

The AARP’s Rich Johnson said family budgets “have been under increasing pressure because of rising prices.”

By Nick LichtenbergOctober 15, 2026
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Banking
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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

Payward announced an agreement to buy Lithuania-based Saldo Bank to offer deposits, loans, and payments across Europe.

By Camila Grigera NaónOctober 14, 2026
‘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
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
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Current refi mortgage rates report for Oct. 15, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for Oct. 15, 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 15, 2026
‘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

The 2027 cost-of-living adjustment comes as inflation hits 3.7% and older Americans struggle with rising healthcare, grocery and gas bills.

By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressOctober 14, 2026
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
‘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’

Meanwhile, rising bond yields, reflecting higher premiums demanded by investors for taking on greater risk, have been disrupting financial markets.

By The Associated Press and Elaine KurtenbachOctober 14, 2026
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Investing
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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

The NFL star teamed up with activist hedge fund Jana Partners and other investors last October to acquire a roughly 9% stake in Six Flags.

By Joshua Hong and Nick LichtenbergOctober 14, 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 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
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
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Real Estate
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Car payments just hit a record $787 a month—and 1 in 4 new-car buyers is now signing a 7-year loan
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
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 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
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
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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
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
‘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
A growing security premium threatens Saudi Arabia’s investment project 

In this week’s Fortune Gulf Brief.

By Melissa HancockOctober 14, 2026
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Crypto
More in Crypto
A 3D illustration shows businesspeople holding “AI” signs as ghostlike workers fade into a dark purple background.
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
‘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
‘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
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
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By Joseph HostetlerSeptember 8, 2026
  • After hitting oil tankers, Iran targets Navy warships and U.S. retaliates with ‘higher economic cost’ in new escalation that could transform the war
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Trump telegraphs his weakness on Canada — and Carney doesn’t bite
By Rob Gillies and The Associated PressSeptember 8, 2026
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The state is America’s biggest venture capitalist. Tesla and Solyndra prove it
By Mariana MazzucatoSeptember 8, 2026
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The world now has more people aged 65 and over than children under 5—but America is actually getting younger relative to the rest of the globe
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 8, 2026
Canada’s pivot to Asia is finally real. The challenge is that neither side knows much about the other
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Canada’s pivot to Asia is finally real. The challenge is that neither side knows much about the other
By Barrett BingleySeptember 7, 2026
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Wisconsin cheese, Maine seafood, Kentucky appliances: Trump’s Canada tariffs punch swing states just before the midterms
By Kent Jones and The ConversationSeptember 7, 2026
  • U.S. sanctions Turkish bank, accusing it of helping Iran transfer oil revenue from China to Turkey by converting it to cash and gold
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    U.S. sanctions Turkish bank, accusing it of helping Iran transfer oil revenue from China to Turkey by converting it to cash and gold
    By Farnoush Amiri, Andrew Wilks and The Associated PressSeptember 5, 2026
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Trump braces for midterms, crucial union vote as Labor Day shows 75,000 lost manufacturing jobs
By Robert Forrant and The ConversationSeptember 7, 2026
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‘Oh, my God! Bro, bro, I’m going to spaz out!’ The first Bitcoin RICO case comes for a DOJ that gutted its ability to build it
By Michael Kunzelman and The Associated PressSeptember 7, 2026
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‘The math does not lie’: Why Austin only built 543 low-income homes while delivering 15,000 for the middle class
By Claire Rush and The Associated PressSeptember 7, 2026
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Trump sets unwanted Labor Day record with gas price at $4.14 mark
By Jeffrey Collins and The Associated PressSeptember 7, 2026
This billionaire founder made his first million at 27—years before Warren Buffett. His advice to Gen Z: Don’t ask for a raise, ask for equity
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This billionaire founder made his first million at 27—years before Warren Buffett. His advice to Gen Z: Don’t ask for a raise, ask for equity
By Orianna Rosa RoyleSeptember 7, 2026
  • Trump says ‘stupidity causes inflation’ and threatens to stop trade with foreign countries in retaliation for higher interest rates
    Economy
    Trump says ‘stupidity causes inflation’ and threatens to stop trade with foreign countries in retaliation for higher interest rates
    By Josh Boak and The Associated PressSeptember 5, 2026
S President Donald Trump shakes hands with the new Chairman of the Federal Reserve Kevin Warsh (L) during a swearing in ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on May 22, 2026.
Economy
As Wall Street shifts expectations towards a Fed rate hike, the White House turns up the pressure on Warsh’s central bank
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 7, 2026
Top high-yield savings rates: Up to 4.50% on Sept. 7, 2026
Personal Finance
Top high-yield savings rates: Up to 4.50% on Sept. 7, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganSeptember 7, 2026
Top CD rates on Sept. 7, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.50%
Personal Finance
Top CD rates on Sept. 7, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.50%
By Glen Luke FlanaganSeptember 7, 2026
Mortgage rates on Sept. 7, 2026: Rates inch up
Personal Finance
Mortgage rates on Sept. 7, 2026: Rates inch up
By Glen Luke FlanaganSeptember 7, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for Sept. 7, 2026
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Current refi mortgage rates report for Sept. 7, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganSeptember 7, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for Sept. 7, 2026
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Current ARM mortgage rates report for Sept. 7, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganSeptember 7, 2026
Home equity loan and HELOC rates: Sept. 7, 2026
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Home equity loan and HELOC rates, September 7, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerSeptember 7, 2026
Scott Bessent speaks behind a podium and in front of an American flag.
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‘Uncharted territory’: The $40 trillion U.S. national debt just got uglier as interest payments rise to $1.25 trillion a year
By Sasha RogelbergSeptember 7, 2026
One in five Americans call sports betting an investment. For Gen Z, it’s twice as many — and they don’t come close to breaking even
Personal Finance
One in five Americans call sports betting an investment. For Gen Z, it’s twice as many — and they don’t come close to breaking even
By Catherina GioinoSeptember 7, 2026
China’s export shock is pushing the global economy to a breaking point, and the U.S. may have to clean up the mess, former trade official says
Economy
China’s export shock is pushing the global economy to a breaking point, and the U.S. may have to clean up the mess, former trade official says
By Jason MaSeptember 6, 2026
U.S. debt is even worse than it seems, and rising Treasury yields are now an ‘all-hands-on-deck situation,’ top economist warns
Economy
U.S. debt is even worse than it seems, and rising Treasury yields are now an ‘all-hands-on-deck situation,’ top economist warns
By Jason MaSeptember 6, 2026
Even Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is worried about Iran’s economy and ‘social cohesion’ as U.S. pressure gets tougher to withstand
Middle East
Even Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is worried about Iran’s economy and ‘social cohesion’ as U.S. pressure gets tougher to withstand
By Jason MaSeptember 6, 2026
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Kevin O’Leary says if you earn $68,000 a year and follow this rule, you’ll retire a millionaire
By Sydney LakeSeptember 6, 2026
Upcoming inflation data could determine if the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates soon, leaving Wall Street on edge
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Upcoming inflation data could determine if the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates soon, leaving Wall Street on edge
By The Associated PressSeptember 6, 2026
Here’s what is open and closed this year on Labor Day
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Here’s what is open and closed this year on Labor Day
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Iran’s chief negotiator warns retaliation will be ‘faster, heavier and more painful’ after U.S. hits tankers in response to attack attempt on warships
Energy
Iran’s chief negotiator warns retaliation will be ‘faster, heavier and more painful’ after U.S. hits tankers in response to attack attempt on warships
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Meet the Portland Fire owners, whose family’s swimwear company and short-lived NFL venture laid the groundwork for a $380 million WNBA franchise
By Sasha RogelbergSeptember 6, 2026
These industries will lead hiring in the next decade, with just one sector accounting for more than a third of all new jobs
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These industries will lead hiring in the next decade, with just one sector accounting for more than a third of all new jobs
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‘Chuck it in the fire.’ A leading candidate in France’s presidential race has a simple solution to its massive national debt: just cancel it
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‘Chuck it in the fire.’ A leading candidate in France’s presidential race has a simple solution to its massive national debt: just cancel it
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