The Trade That Switched Off Pakistan - December 18, 2023 Issue

December 18, 2023 Issue

How Energy Traders Made a Fortune Switching Off a Nation’s Gas Supply

How Energy Traders Made a Fortune Switching Off a Nation’s Gas Supply

By Stephen Stapczynski and Faseeh Mangi

Bloomberg Opinion

Bloomberg Opinion

Voters Are Right to Complain About Inflation

By The Editors

Not imagining things.

Remarks

Remarks

Maduro Whips Up Guyana Tension, Opposition Arrests to Stay in Charge in Venezuela

By Patricia Laya, Fabiola Zerpa and Nicolle Yapur

Nicolas Maduro shows a national map during a march in Caracas, Dec. 8.

Business

Business

What It’s Like Working in a Building Shaped Like a Hot Dog

By Anna-Louise Jackson

What It’s Like Working in a Building Shaped Like a Hot Dog

How Do Small-Business Owners Feel About the US Economy? Not Great

By Enda Curran

Calgo Gardens, a nursery and store in Freehold, New Jersey.

Romanian Sweater Maker Bucks Fashion Trends to Go It Alone

By Irina Anghel

Romanian Sweater Maker Bucks Fashion Trends to Go It Alone

Technology

Technology

Predatory Lending Apps Claim Victims Across Asia

By Catherine Ngai

Predatory Lending Apps Claim Victims Across Asia

Former French Official Pushes for Looser AI Rules After Joining Startup

By Mark Bergen, Jillian Deutsch and Benoit Berthelot

Former French Official Pushes for Looser AI Rules After Joining Startup

Microsoft Explores Using Liquids to Cool AI Chips

By Ian King

Microsoft Explores Using Liquids to Cool AI Chips

Finance

Finance

SBF’s Lawyer Says His Client Was the ‘Worst’ Ever Under Cross Examination

By Ava Benny-Morrison

SBF’s Lawyer Says His Client Was the ‘Worst’ Ever Under Cross Examination

Vanguard Is Closer Than Ever to Ending BlackRock’s ETF Reign

By Katie Greifeld

Vanguard Is Closer Than Ever to Ending BlackRock’s ETF Reign

Economics

Economics

Rate-Cut Pivot Can’t Come Soon Enough for Debt-Strapped Companies

By Chris Anstey, Enda Curran and Garfield Reynolds

Rate-Cut Pivot Can’t Come Soon Enough for Debt-Strapped Companies

Argentina's New Libertarian Leader Softens His Economic Radicalism

By Manuela Tobias and Ignacio Olivera Doll

Avanza Libertad Party Candidate Javier Milei Holds Rally Ahead Of Midterm Elections

Solutions/Good Business

Solutions/Good Business

The Nonprofit at the Border That Translates 170 Languages

By Maya Averbuch

The Nonprofit at the Border That Translates 170 Languages

A Better Way to Get Oysters? Try Growing Them on Land

By Yasutaka Tamura

A Better Way to Get Oysters? Try Growing Them on Land

Rotary Clubs Recapture Their Glory Days, Just Not in the US

By Immanual John Milton

Rotary Clubs Recapture Their Glory Days, Just Not in the US

Features

Features

How Energy Traders Made a Fortune Switching Off a Nation’s Gas Supply

By Stephen Stapczynski and Faseeh Mangi

How Energy Traders Made a Fortune Switching Off a Nation’s Gas Supply

The Biggest Problem With Lab-Grown Chicken Is Growing the Chicken

By Deena Shanker and Priya Anand

The Biggest Problem With Lab-Grown Chicken Is Growing the Chicken

How Sick Kids Got Contaminated Cancer Drugs

By Kendall Taggart and Priyanka Pulla

How Sick Kids Got Contaminated Cancer Drugs

Pursuits

Pursuits

The 58 New Books Top Business Leaders Say Are Must-Reads

By Bloomberg News

The 58 New Books Top Business Leaders Say Are Must-Reads

The Best Luxury and Culture of the Year, According to Our Experts

By Staff

The Best Luxury and Culture of the Year, According to Our Experts

The Show

The Show

Jon Corzine, Steve Aoki and the Art of the Second Act on The Businessweek Show

By Max Abelson

Jon Corzine, Steve Aoki and the Art of the Second Act on The Businessweek Show