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US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell departs a press conference at the Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington, DC, on April 29, 2026.
Fed whisperer splits on Powell: A+ as steward, but ‘I don’t think you could give him high marks on the economy’

“I think they made a lot of mistakes under his leadership, on the economics and the monetary policy.”

By Eva RoytburgMay 3, 2026
 Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but ‘can’t imagine that it would be acceptable’
 Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but ‘can’t imagine that it would be acceptable’
By Aamer Madhani, Sarah El Deeb, Cara Anna and The Associated PressMay 2, 2026
Can the ‘blue economy’ deliver on its promise? Investors are starting see the ocean as an asset worth protecting
Can the ‘blue economy’ deliver on its promise? Investors are starting see the ocean as an asset worth protecting
By Natalie Sum Yue ChungMay 2, 2026
Unionized workers form alliance with rich tech giants on AI data centers, pushing back on local opposition and redrawing political lines
Unionized workers form alliance with rich tech giants on AI data centers, pushing back on local opposition and redrawing political lines
By Marc Levy and The Associated PressMay 2, 2026
Iran juggles oil cuts and storage strain to resist U.S. blockade
Iran juggles oil cuts and storage strain to resist U.S. blockade
By Anthony Di Paola, Ben Bartenstein, Patrick Sykes, Weilun Soon, Charles Gorrivan and BloombergMay 2, 2026
Disney’s new CEO is exploring a ‘super app’ for theme park tickets, movies and more
Disney’s new CEO is exploring a ‘super app’ for theme park tickets, movies and more
By Thomas Buckley, Lucas Shaw and BloombergMay 2, 2026
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Interest on U.S. debt is becoming a top driver of future deficits, as the sheer size of past borrowing overwhelms the fiscal outlook 
Interest on U.S. debt is becoming a top driver of future deficits, as the sheer size of past borrowing overwhelms the fiscal outlook 

“In a ‘Fiscal Dominance’ regime, the Fed’s ability to aggressively hike rates to curb inflation is constrained, as doing so risks a fiscal or financial crisis.”

By Jason MaMay 2, 2026
America’s paying more at the pump. Trump’s new Air Force One jet donated by Qatar is nearly ready

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accepted the luxury jet a year ago despite questions about the ethics and legality.

By Jonathan J. Cooper and The Associated PressMay 2, 2026
Gen Z is rebelling against the economy with ‘disillusionomics,’ tackling near 6-figure debt by turning life into a giant list of income streams

Failed promises are reshaping how Gen Z approaches financial decisions and their role in the economy. Call it “disillusionomics,” Alice Lassman says.

By Jacqueline MunisMay 2, 2026
War in Iran has Croatia’s tourist hotspot wondering: will Dubrovnik host another 4 million visitors in 2026?

“The situation for sure is very, very difficult, and we are following what’s happening every day,” said tourist board direcotr Miro Draskovic.

By Darko Bandic and The Associated PressMay 2, 2026
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San Diego Padres to sell team to investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano, who will become the second Latino owner in baseball
San Diego Padres to sell team to investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano, who will become the second Latino owner in baseball

The deal with private equity billionaire Feliciano and his wife took shape last month at an MLB-record valuation of $3.9 billion.

By Greg Beacham and The Associated PressMay 2, 2026
Berkshire’s cash pile hits $397.4 billion as profit more than doubles, but annual meeting attendance falls sharply without Warren Buffett as CEO

Attendance is down significantly this year with the arena only a little over half full as the meeting started.

By Josh Funk and The Associated PressMay 2, 2026
Blackstone’s Steve Schwarzman built a program to teach young leaders about China. It’s harder to get into than Harvard

Inspired by the Rhodes Scholar program, Schwarzman’s philanthropic initiative brings students in their early-to-mid-20s to spend a year immersed in understanding how China works.

By Shawn TullyMay 2, 2026
Anthropic’s most powerful AI model just exposed a crisis in corporate governance. Here’s the framework every CEO needs.

Yale’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and colleagues argue that Claude Mythos will break enterprise deployment in ways that cannot be undone—without key fixes.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Stephen Henriques, Dan Kent and Holden LeeMay 2, 2026
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Warren Buffett says markets are like a church with a casino attached, but ‘we’ve never had people in a more gambling mood than now’
Warren Buffett says markets are like a church with a casino attached, but ‘we’ve never had people in a more gambling mood than now’

“But that doesn’t mean that investing is terrible. It does mean that prices for an awful lot of things will look very silly.”

By Jason MaMay 2, 2026
Suze Orman once said earning more than $800,000 would make her ‘sick to my stomach’—but that turning down Oprah Winfrey cured her self-doubt

Finance icon Suze Orman turned down a million-dollar book deal and refused to appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show—and says both decisions changed her life.

By Orianna Rosa RoyleMay 2, 2026
Scott Bessent on financial literacy: ‘it drives me crazy’ to see young men in blue-collar construction jobs playing the lottery

The billionaire hedge fund manager has made Financial Literacy Month an initiative, driven by a childhood marred by poverty.

By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026
The American household just took an 81% margin cut. Wall Street hasn’t priced it in

The economy is treating the oil shock like a temporary inflation problem. It’s actually a household solvency problem, and the risk is radiating.

By Katica RoyMay 2, 2026
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Stop donating to Harvard and the Ivy League. There’s a better option that MacKenzie Scott already figured out

MacKenzie Scott gets it. Most donors still don’t. 

By Ed Smith-LewisMay 2, 2026
EBay soars on report that GameStop is preparing a takeover bid

GameStop, led by e-commerce entrepreneur Ryan Cohen, has been building a position in the online auctioneer and plans to make an offer for the business this month. 

By Spencer Soper, Cecilia D'Anastasio and BloombergMay 1, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for May 1, 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 HostetlerMay 1, 2026
Billionaires have a problem money can’t solve: They don’t know how to talk to their kids

The largest wealth transfer in history is underway. But a new report reveals that the real obstacle isn’t taxes, trusts, or market volatility — it’s silence.

By Nick LichtenbergMay 1, 2026
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Former Miami Mayor Francis Suarez: Why I’m joining Stephen Ross and Ken Griffin in betting big on ambitious business leaders

The man behind Miami’s viral “How can I help?” explains why he signed on as Senior Advisor to the Gold Coast’s most ambitious recruitment campaign yet.

By Francis SuarezMay 1, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for May 1, 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 FlanaganMay 1, 2026
Mortgage rates today, May 1, 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 FlanaganMay 1, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for May 1, 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 FlanaganMay 1, 2026
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Energy
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A group of people wait by a gap pump with their motorcycles.
One economist’s ‘radical idea’ to solve the biggest energy crisis in history: a reverse OPEC

UMass Amherst economist Gregor Semieniuk says the U.S. is the most powerful country to make the idea work.

By Sasha RogelbergMay 2, 2026
Asia is being hammered by the Iran conflict’s economic fallout. The U.S. has the playbook to help—and every reason to

Energy prices up 70%, growth forecasts slashed, fertilizer shortages spreading: Washington needs to adjust its trade agenda.

By Wendy Cutler and Jane MellsopMay 2, 2026
Exxon Mobil CEO sees ‘more to come’ on price spikes from Iran war as Exxon, Chevron beat on earnings despite plunging profits

Exxon and Chevron are maintaining a wait-and-see approach to Venezuela, but they’re taking diverging paths in the booming Permian Basin.

By Jordan BlumMay 1, 2026
The Iran war has turned the world’s shipping straits into a chessboard—and the U.S. aims to box out China from the Panama Canal to the Malacca Strait

As the war over the Strait of Hormuz wages on, the U.S. is quietly gaining more influence over the Panama Canal and the straits of Malacca and Gibraltar.

By Jordan BlumMay 2, 2026
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Exclusive: Startup Fun raises $72 million for the serious business of converting crypto and cash
Exclusive: Startup Fun raises $72 million for the serious business of converting crypto and cash

The crypto investor Multicoin Capital and the tech VC SignalFire led the Series A fundraise.

By Ben WeissMay 1, 2026
SEON CEO: Prediction markets can forecast the future. Can they survive their own manipulation problem?

The prediction markets supercycle has outpaced its regulatory infrastructure — and the next 12 months of CFTC rulemaking will determine

By Tamas KadarMay 1, 2026
Elon Musk likes Bitcoin—but he just told a jury most crypto coins are scams

The billionaire’s thoughts on crypto came up during the OpenAI trial

By Jack KubinecApril 30, 2026
A ‘no-brainer’: Senate unanimously bans members and staff from using prediction markets

The vote comes a week after a U.S. special forces soldier was charged with using classified information to bet on the January capture of Venezuela’s then-president, Nicolas Maduro,

By Mary Clare Jalonick and The Associated PressApril 30, 2026
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Julia Hartz, the cofounder and CEO of Eventbrite
SuccessEventbrite CEO sold her company for $500 million—without a job for the first time since 15, she’s playing chess with a robot and eyeing internships
By Emma BurleighMay 3, 2026
Zoom is giving away $150K to ‘solopreneurs’ with no strings attached—as 33 million workers ditch corporate to become their own boss
SuccessZoom is giving away $150K to ‘solopreneurs’ with no strings attached—as 33 million workers ditch corporate to become their own boss
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMay 3, 2026
Trump vows to reduce U.S. troops in Germany ‘a lot further’ than 5,000 as defense official says armed services were blindsided by move
EuropeTrump vows to reduce U.S. troops in Germany ‘a lot further’ than 5,000 as defense official says armed services were blindsided by move
By Kirsten Grieshaber, Emma Burrows, Aamer Madhani and The Associated PressMay 2, 2026
Apple raises Mac Mini’s starting price to $799 after AI frenzy drains supply
AIApple raises Mac Mini’s starting price to $799 after AI frenzy drains supply
By Chris Welch, Mark Gurman and BloombergMay 2, 2026
Jensen Huang says some CEOs have a ‘God complex’ when it comes to AI apocalypse warnings, which can create shortages of critical workers
AIJensen Huang says some CEOs have a ‘God complex’ when it comes to AI apocalypse warnings, which can create shortages of critical workers
By Jason MaMay 2, 2026
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North AmericaGerry Conway, comics legend who created the Punisher, dies at 73
By Claire Rush and The Associated PressMay 2, 2026
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C-SuiteBard College president steps down, months after his deep ties to Jeffrey Epstein were revealed
By The Associated PressMay 2, 2026
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EnvironmentMeet ‘Green Death’: the burial practices for activists worried about climate change and carbon footprint
By Dorany Pineda and The Associated PressMay 2, 2026
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Energy‘Nightmare scenario’ looms as global markets head for the biggest oil output disruption in history, top energy guru warns
By Jason MaMarch 8, 2026
  • Nearly 1,000 workers laid off at SK Battery plant in Georgia as companies cancel EVs and Trump Admin eliminates auto company incentives
    Future of WorkNearly 1,000 workers laid off at SK Battery plant in Georgia as companies cancel EVs and Trump Admin eliminates auto company incentives
    By The Associated Press, Jeff Amy and Alexa St. JohnMarch 6, 2026
Oil market chaos to deepen as more Gulf giants cut output
EnergyOil market chaos to deepen as more Gulf giants cut output
By Yongchang Chin and BloombergMarch 8, 2026
To justify a $1.5 trillion market cap after its IPO, SpaceX would need to earn more than Berkshire Hathaway. Here’s why that’s unlikely
InvestingTo justify a $1.5 trillion market cap after its IPO, SpaceX would need to earn more than Berkshire Hathaway. Here’s why that’s unlikely
By Shawn TullyMarch 8, 2026
Trump said the ‘economy is roaring’ but the job market has evaporated, soaring gas prices could boost inflation, and stocks have plunged
EconomyTrump said the ‘economy is roaring’ but the job market has evaporated, soaring gas prices could boost inflation, and stocks have plunged
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressMarch 8, 2026
The Persian Gulf’s ‘saltwater kingdoms’ rely so much on desalination that damage to the infrastructure could force evacuations
EnergyThe Persian Gulf’s ‘saltwater kingdoms’ rely so much on desalination that damage to the infrastructure could force evacuations
By Annika Hammerschlag and The Associated PressMarch 8, 2026
Mideast’s water supply at risk as Bahrain and Iran say their desalination plants were attacked amid expanding war
PoliticsMideast’s water supply at risk as Bahrain and Iran say their desalination plants were attacked amid expanding war
By Jon Gambrell, Sam Metz, Kareem Chehayeb and The Associated PressMarch 8, 2026
  • A Minneapolis Fed report details how much Trump’s immigration crackdown hurt businesses and workers: ‘There are not any people to hire’
    EconomyA Minneapolis Fed report details how much Trump’s immigration crackdown hurt businesses and workers: ‘There are not any people to hire’
    By Jason MaMarch 6, 2026
Joseph Stiglitz says buckle up before the great AI ‘reallocation’ era arrives
AIJoseph Stiglitz says buckle up before the great AI ‘reallocation’ era arrives
By Catherina GioinoMarch 8, 2026
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BankingThe hidden economy deciding who gets into your favorite concert, restaurant, and theme park
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 8, 2026
Asana’s new CEO says getting a job in Silicon Valley isn’t harder for Gen Z than it was for him—he shares his alternative ‘donut box’ hack for getting hired
SuccessAsana’s new CEO says getting a job in Silicon Valley isn’t harder for Gen Z than it was for him—he shares his alternative ‘donut box’ hack for getting hired
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMarch 8, 2026
Iran sends conflicting signals on war, highlighting split between leaders looking to de-escalate vs. hard-liners bent on fighting the U.S. and Israel
PoliticsIran sends conflicting signals on war, highlighting split between leaders looking to de-escalate vs. hard-liners bent on fighting the U.S. and Israel
By Jon Gambrell, Sam Mednick, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMarch 7, 2026
UAE and Kuwait start oil output cuts after Hormuz blockage
EnergyUAE and Kuwait start oil output cuts after Hormuz blockage
By Fiona MacDonald, Anthony Di Paola and BloombergMarch 7, 2026
  • Scott Bessent, speaking into a microphone, raises one hand next to his face.
    EconomyCBO highlights the good news in Trump’s lost tariff revenue hiking the deficit by $2 trillion: Lower inflation and unemployment—and higher GDP
    By Sasha RogelbergMarch 6, 2026
Forget the U.S. Navy. The best protection for ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz may be claiming to be a ‘Chinese’ or ‘Muslim’ vessel
EnergyForget the U.S. Navy. The best protection for ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz may be claiming to be a ‘Chinese’ or ‘Muslim’ vessel
By Jason MaMarch 7, 2026
The U.S. is sending an AI-powered anti-drone system to the Mideast as response to countering Iran’s Shahed has been ‘disappointing’
PoliticsThe U.S. is sending an AI-powered anti-drone system to the Mideast as response to countering Iran’s Shahed has been ‘disappointing’
By Emma Burrows and The Associated PressMarch 7, 2026
Peter Thiel warned AI is coming for ‘math people before word people.’ Banks have already said smaller headcounts are possible
BankingPeter Thiel warned AI is coming for ‘math people before word people.’ Banks have already said smaller headcounts are possible
By Jason MaMarch 7, 2026
Saudi Arabia intensifies engagement with Iran to defuse war
PoliticsSaudi Arabia intensifies engagement with Iran to defuse war
By Donato Paolo Mancini, Fiona MacDonald, Samy Adghirni, Sam Dagher and BloombergMarch 7, 2026
Trump says U.S. may target new parts of Iran in escalating war
PoliticsTrump says U.S. may target new parts of Iran in escalating war
By Arsalan Shahla, Kateryna Kadabashy and BloombergMarch 7, 2026
Regular gasoline is now $3.41 a gallon, up 43 cents since Trump launched his war on Iran, as oil prices soar 36% from a week ago
EnergyRegular gasoline is now $3.41 a gallon, up 43 cents since Trump launched his war on Iran, as oil prices soar 36% from a week ago
By Cathy Bussewitz and The Associated PressMarch 7, 2026
As Trump says military has plenty of munitions for Iran war, Democrats point out U.S. didn’t give Ukraine more interceptors because of low supply
PoliticsAs Trump says military has plenty of munitions for Iran war, Democrats point out U.S. didn’t give Ukraine more interceptors because of low supply
By Ben Finley and The Associated PressMarch 7, 2026
With little or no help from the U.S. government, Americans stranded in the Mideast used WhatsApp and social media to figure out how to get home
PoliticsWith little or no help from the U.S. government, Americans stranded in the Mideast used WhatsApp and social media to figure out how to get home
By Hallie Golden, Rio Yamat, Michael Casey and The Associated PressMarch 7, 2026
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Startups & VentureBillionaire OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla predicts how awesome life could be in 2040—even if AI wipes out colleges and jobs
By Fortune EditorsMarch 7, 2026
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RetailGen Alpha’s economic influence is ‘enormous’—From side hustles and bankrolling from their parents, they’ve surpassed $100 billion in spending power
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 7, 2026
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CommentaryI’ve been advising wealthy family offices on real estate for decades. This market requires another look at your 100-year plan
By Belinda G. SchwartzMarch 7, 2026
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AI‘Society needs radical restructuring’: AI seems to hate ‘the grind’ of hard work as much as you
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 7, 2026
Brandon Lutnick, chairman of Cantor Fitzgerald, sits in a white chair wearing a suit and speaking.
BankingMeet the quiet winners of the Supreme Court tariff ruling: hedge funds creating a $100 billion market snapping up rights to importers’ tariff refunds
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 7, 2026
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AIGoogle, Meta, and Oracle are on a $1 trillion borrowing spree and there will be ‘winners and losers in this environment,’ bond fund manager says
By Amanda GerutMarch 7, 2026
The unexpected 92,000 drop in payrolls is a clue we might be reading the AI jobs narrative all wrong
AIThe unexpected 92,000 drop in payrolls is a clue we might be reading the AI jobs narrative all wrong
By Shawn TullyMarch 7, 2026
An explosion in Tehran.
EnergyOil and gas shutdowns in Iraq and Kuwait widen the Iran war’s impact on energy prices, while the U.S. lines up insurance and naval escorts in response
By Jordan BlumMarch 7, 2026
Nobel laureate Joe Stiglitz says not only can AI take your job, it’ll make the ‘tech bro’ class richer while doing so
AINobel laureate Joe Stiglitz says not only can AI take your job, it’ll make the ‘tech bro’ class richer while doing so
By Catherina GioinoMarch 6, 2026
OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla believes AI will be able to do 80% of all jobs by 2030. Here’s how life could be affordable after mass unemployment
AIOpenAI investor Vinod Khosla believes AI will be able to do 80% of all jobs by 2030. Here’s how life could be affordable after mass unemployment
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 6, 2026
February was the biggest month in venture history, thanks to OpenAI, Anthropic, and Waymo in particular
Startups & VentureFebruary was the biggest month in venture history, thanks to OpenAI, Anthropic, and Waymo in particular
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