Who Infected the President?

Michael Lewis is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist. His books include “Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt,” “Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game,” “Liar’s Poker” and “The Fifth Risk.” He also has a podcast…

Venezuela Planning New 100,000-Bolivar Bills Worth Just $0.23

Photographer: Wil Riera/Bloomberg Photographer: Wil Riera/Bloomberg Venezuela has begun to import banknote paper and is mulling plans to print bills with larger denominations as hyperinflation causes shortages of cash, according to six people with knowledge…

Feds New Policy Approach Needs Some More Explaining

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is not ready to tap the breaks.  It has only been three weeks since Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell unveiled a new approach to monetary policy, letting inflation and employment rates run…

Japan Pressing Ahead With Olympics Planning Despite Virus

Photographer: Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images Photographer: Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images Japan is pressing ahead with preparations for the Tokyo Olympics to be held next year even though there is no clear sign the Covid-19 pandemic will be…

Belarus Opposition Says Leaders ‘Kidnapped’ After Protests

Maria Kalesnikava greets supporters in Minsk, Belarus, on Aug. 9. Photographer: Misha Friedman/Getty Images Photographer: Misha Friedman/Getty Images Three of the Belarusian opposition’s top organizers were reported missing Monday, the day after tens of thousands…