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The remains of the German tugboat wreckage marked as UJ-106 in the Danube River.

Danube River’s shrinking water levels expose dozens of World War II ships

Amidst record-low water levels that have caused governments across Europe to plan for electricity shortages, German ships sunk in the war are resurfacing.

By The Associated Press and Marko DrobnjakovicAugust 4, 2026

Photo of Bessent at a table with Trump’s cabinet

Scott Bessent is using moves from his hedge fund days to prop up Japan’s yen—and America’s $40 trillion national debt

By Mia OsmonbekovAugust 4, 2026

Best certificates of deposit (CDs) for August 2026

Best certificates of deposit (CDs) for August 2026

By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 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

bessent

Bessent’s Yen gamble is a warning sign — buckle up

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

More in Economy

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

“Even without providing explicit forward guidance, central bankers still have an obligation to explain the economic framework behind their decisions. On that score, this press conference fell well short,” chimed professor Jeremy Siegel.

By Eleanor PringleAugust 4, 2026

Why a measly 100,000 job openings is normal for the Trump economy

June openings fell to 7.36 million, but immigration curbs and retirements may have pushed the break-even hiring rate close to zero.

By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressAugust 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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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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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

The launch features 724 tokenized equities, including the entire S&P 500, marking the largest catalog of digital shares currently available.

By Camila Grigera NaónAugust 4, 2026

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

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

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

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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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Could a UN-backed plan to reopen Hormuz break the deadlock?

Could a UN-backed plan to reopen Hormuz break the deadlock?

In this week’s Fortune Gulf Brief.

By Melissa HancockAugust 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

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

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

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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Firefighters work to extinguish a wildfire.

Europe’s long, hot summer leads to thousands evacuated and fire operators dead

By The Associated Press, Derek Gatopoulos and Sylvie CorbetAugust 4, 2026

Trump meets AI giants, Senate Dems decry ‘unpredictable’ governance — and cheap Chinese AI looms as giant security risk

Trump meets AI giants, Senate Dems decry ‘unpredictable’ governance — and cheap Chinese AI looms as giant security risk

By Catherina GioinoAugust 4, 2026

Man in black in front of a blue background.

SpaceX revenue surges to $7.8 billion, blowing past Wall Street expectations by nearly $1 billion

By Amanda GerutAugust 4, 2026

New York Attorney General Letitia James looks to her right at a news conference.

20 states and DC sue as Trump moves to share low-income families’ data with immigration authorities

By The Associated Press and Anthony IzaguirreAugust 4, 2026

US President Donald Trump speaks about the conflict in Iran in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House.

Trump claims he’s talking with Iran as they hold talks with other nations

By The Associated Press, Samy Magdy, Elena Becatoros and Josh BoakAugust 4, 2026

OpenAI president Greg Brockman: We ‘contort’ ourselves around computers, clicking and typing is a ‘phase’

OpenAI president Greg Brockman: We ‘contort’ ourselves around computers, clicking and typing is a ‘phase’

By Emily ForliniAugust 4, 2026

McDonald’s CEO turns to a trusted lieutenant with a turnaround record to revive its biggest market

McDonald’s CEO turns to a trusted lieutenant with a turnaround record to revive its biggest market

By Phil WahbaAugust 4, 2026

Sam Altman and Tim Cook.

OpenAI fires back at Apple, publishing private emails to counter trade-secret claims

By Beatrice NolanAugust 4, 2026

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Current ARM mortgage rates report for June 29, 2026

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Current ARM mortgage rates report for June 29, 2026

By Glen Luke FlanaganJune 29, 2026

Environment
Europe is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet — and it would be impossible without climate change, study says
By Alexa St. John and The Associated PressJune 26, 2026

A former Fed colleague of Kevin Warsh on what to expect: ‘Plan for higher rates’

A former Fed colleague of Kevin Warsh on what to expect: ‘Plan for higher rates’

By Catherina GioinoJune 29, 2026

Markets feel relief as the U.S. and Iran agree to a ceasefire on their earlier ‘ceasefire’ that was looking at lot like a war over Hormuz

Markets feel relief as the U.S. and Iran agree to a ceasefire on their earlier ‘ceasefire’ that was looking at lot like a war over Hormuz

By Jason MaJune 28, 2026

Samsung, SK reportedly to invest $1.3 trillion over 10 years

Samsung, SK reportedly to invest $1.3 trillion over 10 years

By Shinhye Kang, Seyoon Kim and BloombergJune 28, 2026

Fed’s Barkin warns of high inflation, but sees signs of relief

Fed’s Barkin warns of high inflation, but sees signs of relief

By Catarina Saraiva and BloombergJune 28, 2026

Social Security is headed for a day of reckoning, and Congress is running out of time to save boomers. Lawmakers are proposing some hard choices

Social Security is headed for a day of reckoning, and Congress is running out of time to save boomers. Lawmakers are proposing some hard choices

By Jason MaJune 28, 2026

Politics
After flirting with Gavin Newsom rollback idea, union is ‘all in’ on full billionaires’ tax for California
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressJune 26, 2026

Trump’s U-turn on Iran sanctions would unravel decades of curbs

Trump’s U-turn on Iran sanctions would unravel decades of curbs

By Daniel Flatley, Magdalena Del Valle, Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Jeff Mason and BloombergJune 28, 2026

Putin admits Russia is ‘going through a difficult period’ as relentless Ukrainian drone attacks cut off fuel supplies

Putin admits Russia is ‘going through a difficult period’ as relentless Ukrainian drone attacks cut off fuel supplies

By The Associated PressJune 28, 2026

Iran is forcing the U.S. into an escalation trap as a ‘shadow war’ over the Strait of Hormuz heats up that could kill the tenuous ceasefire

Iran is forcing the U.S. into an escalation trap as a ‘shadow war’ over the Strait of Hormuz heats up that could kill the tenuous ceasefire

By Jason MaJune 28, 2026

One in three Gen Zers is letting AI do their homebuying homework, but they still trust realtors with the closing process

One in three Gen Zers is letting AI do their homebuying homework, but they still trust realtors with the closing process

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJune 28, 2026

Burnham’s rise revives talk of war bonds to fund the UK military

Burnham’s rise revives talk of war bonds to fund the UK military

By Philip Aldrick, Lucy White and BloombergJune 28, 2026

Personal Finance
Current price of Ethereum for June 26, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerJune 26, 2026

Ukraine’s drone attacks hit more Russian refineries and create fuel shortages in Siberia—thousands of miles from the war

Ukraine’s drone attacks hit more Russian refineries and create fuel shortages in Siberia—thousands of miles from the war

By The Associated PressJune 28, 2026

Photo of Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is soccer’s first-ever billionaire: He went from begging for burgers outside McDonald’s to landing a $400 million contract

By Preston ForeJune 28, 2026

Fortune Archives: “Irrational exuberance”: Alan Greenspan’s warning, then and now

Fortune Archives: “Irrational exuberance”: Alan Greenspan’s warning, then and now

By Nick LichtenbergJune 28, 2026

family

More than 3 million college students are raising kids. Most won’t graduate

By Enyi OkebugwuJune 28, 2026

Even Apple supply chain maestro Tim Cook couldn’t dodge the memory chip ‘RAM-ageddon’ crisis. Here’s why PC prices are soaring this summer

Even Apple supply chain maestro Tim Cook couldn’t dodge the memory chip ‘RAM-ageddon’ crisis. Here’s why PC prices are soaring this summer

By Alexei OreskovicJune 28, 2026

Young real estate agent with clients at house

LinkedIn says real estate is one of the hottest industries for entry-level workers—One Gen Z sales agent made $75K his first year with no experience

By Emma BurleighJune 28, 2026

Forget the ceasefire — The U.S. and Iran are still locked in combat over the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran tries to shut down a competing route

Forget the ceasefire — The U.S. and Iran are still locked in combat over the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran tries to shut down a competing route

By Jason MaJune 27, 2026

The contrarian view for Fed rate cuts: Payrolls will weaken, inflation will plunge, and Kevin Warsh was ‘largely performative’ in his hawkishness

The contrarian view for Fed rate cuts: Payrolls will weaken, inflation will plunge, and Kevin Warsh was ‘largely performative’ in his hawkishness

By Jason MaJune 27, 2026

Atlanta Fed chief selection delay gives Warsh a say

Atlanta Fed chief selection delay gives Warsh a say

By Jonnelle Marte, Saleha Mohsin and BloombergJune 27, 2026

SpaceX, Charter discussed mobile phone partnership in U.S.

SpaceX, Charter discussed mobile phone partnership in U.S.

By Kelcee Griffis and BloombergJune 27, 2026

S&P keeps U.S. sovereign rating at AA+ with stable outlook

S&P keeps U.S. sovereign rating at AA+ with stable outlook

By Michael Mackenzie and BloombergJune 27, 2026

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‘It’s not going away’: The Stanford economist who called the AI entry-level jobs crisis early has the receipts

By Nick LichtenbergJune 27, 2026

The 30-year fixed mortgage was supposed to be predictable. Two costs quietly broke that promise

The 30-year fixed mortgage was supposed to be predictable. Two costs quietly broke that promise

By Sydney LakeJune 27, 2026

Big Short legend Steve Eisman says everyone is buying the wrong AI stocks

Big Short legend Steve Eisman says everyone is buying the wrong AI stocks

By Shawn TullyJune 27, 2026

Bitcoin down 20% since May as Strategy fallout spooks investors

By Camila Grigera NaónJune 26, 2026

One chart explains the economy’s terrible baby boomer hangover, Gen X’s invisibility, and millennial and Gen Z irrelevance

One chart explains the economy’s terrible baby boomer hangover, Gen X’s invisibility, and millennial and Gen Z irrelevance

By Tristan BoveJune 26, 2026

AI boom may be on its last legs amid stock volatility and dash for cash—but will go out in a blaze of glory with ‘blow-off phase’ before bubble pops

AI boom may be on its last legs amid stock volatility and dash for cash—but will go out in a blaze of glory with ‘blow-off phase’ before bubble pops

By Jason MaJune 26, 2026

Mamdani lives up to campaign promise, freezing rent for about 1 million New Yorkers

By Anthony Izaguirre and The Associated PressJune 26, 2026

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Newsom calls for a national billionaires’ tax — just not the one his state’s voters are about to pass

By Jonathan J. Cooper and The Associated PressJune 26, 2026

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