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$25 billion in data centers shows St. Louis is serious about competing in the AI economy 

While Minneapolis and New York are pumping the brakes, the St. Louis region has decided to compete now in America’s new infrastructure race.

By Ron KitchensAugust 5, 2026
Top CD rates today, Aug. 5, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.50%
Top CD rates today, Aug. 5, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.50%
By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 5, 2026
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 4.50% on Aug. 5, 2026
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 4.50% on Aug. 5, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 5, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for Aug. 5, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for August 5, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerAugust 5, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks Aug. 5, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
Top CD rates from major banks on August 5, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
By Joseph HostetlerAugust 5, 2026
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Bill Ackman, unfiltered: The billionaire hedge fund founder’s take on AI, investing, and why socialism is a ‘disaster’
Bill Ackman, unfiltered: The billionaire hedge fund founder’s take on AI, investing, and why socialism is a ‘disaster’

‘I’m in a bit of a unique position where I can say exactly what I think,’ Ackman tells Fortune.

By Fortune EditorsAugust 5, 2026
Trump’s tariffs were supposed to boost American manufacturing, but the new levies are actually pushing some companies back to China

“The story that it is bringing back manufacturing is really not the story,” economist Mary Lovely warned. “Manufacturing is not coming back.”

By Sasha RogelbergAugust 5, 2026
Scott Bessent is using moves from his hedge fund days to prop up Japan’s yen—and America’s $40 trillion national debt

The man who once shorted currencies is now propping them up. “He takes risks that other Treasury secretaries over the past two generations wouldn’t.”

By Mia OsmonbekovAugust 4, 2026
Billionaires have been flooding the midterms with cash, but one of the GOP’s most reliable megadonors just went silent

Ronald Lauder spent tens of millions backing Republicans over two decades. This cycle he’s given almost nothing.

By Sydney LakeAugust 5, 2026
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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
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
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
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
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Current price of oil as of Aug. 5, 2026
Current price of oil as of August 5, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 5, 2026
Current price of silver as of Wednesday, August 5, 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 HostetlerAugust 5, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for Aug. 5, 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 5, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for Aug. 5, 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 5, 2026
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From Pochettino to MLS, the giants of American finance keep making big promises about the future of U.S. soccer
From Pochettino to MLS, the giants of American finance keep making big promises about the future of U.S. soccer

Ken Griffin helps fund Pochettino through 2030, KKR backs MLS’s development league, and the new MLS commissioner is an Apollo veteran.

By Catherina GioinoAugust 4, 2026
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
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
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
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Mortgage rates today, Aug. 5, 2026
Mortgage rates today, Aug. 5, 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 5, 2026
Today’s home equity loan and HELOC rates, August 5, 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 5, 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
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
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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
Could a UN-backed plan to reopen Hormuz break the deadlock? 

In this week’s Fortune Gulf Brief.

By Melissa HancockAugust 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
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
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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

Wall Street firms will get information milliseconds faster than the general public—and Trump will directly benefit.

By Joshua HongAugust 4, 2026
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
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
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
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Ask your employees one question about AI. The silence will tell you everything
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Ask your employees one question about AI. The silence will tell you everything
By Will DroverAugust 5, 2026
Photo: the Strait of Hormuz.
Newsletters
A deal with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz—with a truckload of caveats—could come as soon as today
By Jim EdwardsAugust 5, 2026
Bill Ackman’s next big bet is convincing Americans to fall back in love with capitalism
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Bill Ackman’s next big bet is convincing Americans to fall back in love with capitalism
By Alyson ShontellAugust 5, 2026
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Newsletters
Noa Khamallah was a street kid and convict. Now his $10 million fund is taking on mega-VCs
By Lily Mae LazarusAugust 5, 2026
SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell during the company's initial public offering (IPO) in New York, on June 12, 2026. (Photo: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg/Getty Images)
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What happened in SpaceX’s first earnings report as a public company
By Andrew NuscaAugust 5, 2026
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Gen Z’s anti-capitalist brand says one thing. Its spending data says something more interesting
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 5, 2026
Europe’s AI sovereignty is under threat. Could Mistral be the answer?
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Europe’s AI sovereignty is under threat. Could Mistral be the answer?
By Beatrice NolanAugust 5, 2026
Europe’s tech sovereignty is facing its biggest test yet
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Europe’s tech sovereignty is facing its biggest test yet
By Sam ForsdickAugust 5, 2026
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Current ARM mortgage rates report for June 18, 2026
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    The art of the bail: Iran got what it wanted. Did the U.S.? Everyone is judging Trump’s MIA MOU
    By Jim EdwardsJune 17, 2026
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Mortgage rates, June 18, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganJune 18, 2026
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Kevin Warsh showed that he’s decisively not Trump’s ‘sock puppet’—and markets didn’t like it
By Eva RoytburgJune 17, 2026
The G7 just pledged to break China’s rare earth grip — there’s a lot of work to do
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The G7 just pledged to break China’s rare earth grip — there’s a lot of work to do
By Mia OsmonbekovJune 17, 2026
How surging gold prices led to the biggest jump on this year’s Southeast Asia 500
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How surging gold prices led to the biggest jump on this year’s Southeast Asia 500
By Angelica AngJune 17, 2026
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Vanguard’s alarming state of retirement in 2026: The average American has $167,970 in their account—or they have $44,115
By Nick LichtenbergJune 17, 2026
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    Your raise used to go offshore. Then it went to a buyback. Now it’s going to a data center
    By Nick LichtenbergJune 17, 2026
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Economy
The affordability crisis is so bad that, for the first time ever, both mom and dad are working full-time in most American families
By Jacqueline MunisJune 17, 2026
Biden’s flip-flopping on student loan promises made borrowers increase discretionary spending, and were 7.5% more likely to default as a result
Personal Finance
Biden’s flip-flopping on student loan promises made borrowers increase discretionary spending, and were 7.5% more likely to default as a result
By Catherina GioinoJune 17, 2026
Kevin Warsh, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during a news conference following a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
Economy
Kevin Warsh’s first Fed meeting sees rates hold steady and makes outright promise to deliver price stability—but don’t expect many details on when
By Eleanor PringleJune 17, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg speaks and holds both hands up while standing in front of a purple background.
Economy
Tokens are getting cheaper, but companies are spending even more on AI as a result, top economist warns
By Sasha RogelbergJune 17, 2026
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Economy
One of the most powerful El Niños on record cost the world economy $5.7 trillion. The 2026 cycle might be even stronger
By Tristan BoveJune 17, 2026
  • The man who lived through the fall of the Soviet Union and helped wealthy Chinese move to Canada sees a familiar picture in America
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    The man who lived through the fall of the Soviet Union and helped wealthy Chinese move to Canada sees a familiar picture in America
    By Nick LichtenbergJune 17, 2026
Samuel-Bankman-Fried leaving a Manhattan federal court amid his bail conditions hearing in 2023.
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Sam Bankman-Fried’s pardon bid faces bipartisan pushback in Congress: ‘Keep him locked up’
By Camila Grigera NaónJune 17, 2026
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Trump’s DOJ asks judge to halt first reparations program in U.S. history
By Safiyah Riddle and The Associated PressJune 17, 2026
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The Iran war exposed Southeast Asia’s energy vulnerability. Now its import bill could triple to $245 billion
By Anton L. Delgado and The Associated PressJune 17, 2026
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Americans are still spending their tax refunds — for now, as retail sales jump in May
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressJune 17, 2026
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‘I wouldn’t see it as a snub’: Canada insists there’s nothing behind the lack of a Trump-Carney meeting
By Rob Gillies and The Associated PressJune 17, 2026
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Kevin Warsh spent a year calling for rate cuts. Now he’ll have to explain why he can’t
By The Associated Press and Christopher RugaberJune 17, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for June 17, 2026
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Current price of Bitcoin for June 17, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerJune 17, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for June 17, 2026
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Current price of Ethereum for June 17, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerJune 17, 2026
Current price of gold as of June 17, 2026
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Current price of gold as of June 17, 2026
By Danny BakstJune 17, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks June 17, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
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Top CD rates from major banks on June 17, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
By Joseph HostetlerJune 17, 2026
Current price of oil as of June 17, 2026
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Current price of oil as of June 17, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerJune 17, 2026
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Exclusive: A 21-year-old Stanford grad just raised $11 million to put a hormone lab on your wrist
By Lily Mae LazarusJune 17, 2026
Karta founders Orlando Espinoza and Freddy Juez smile at the camera while holding up Karta cards.
Startups & Venture
Exclusive: Karta raises $15 million to bring WhatsApp-run U.S. credit cards to global travelers
By Camila Grigera NaónJune 17, 2026
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Current price of silver as of Wednesday, June 17, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerJune 17, 2026
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CFO pay surged 8% last year—and long-term incentives now account for 63% of the average package
By Sheryl EstradaJune 17, 2026
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Michael Burry is ‘tempted’ to short Elon Musk’s SpaceX, but says it’s not enticing enough for ‘fundamentally a small space company’
By Eleanor PringleJune 17, 2026
Exclusive: Universal beat Disney as Hollywood’s maker of the most expensive movie of all time 
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Exclusive: Universal beat Disney as Hollywood’s maker of the most expensive movie of all time 
By Christian SyltJune 17, 2026
Top CD rates on June 17, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.30%
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Top CD rates on June 17, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.30%
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The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on June 17, 2026
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The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on June 17, 2026
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