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- China slaps tariffs of up to 42.7% on EU dairy products, alleging 'damage' to the domestic dairy industry
- Gold and silver prices soar to new highs as the yellow metal reemerges as a hedge
- Uber, Lyft set to trial robotaxis in the UK in partnership with China's Baidu
- India and New Zealand announce trade pact making majority of goods trade duty free
- CBS postpones '60 Minutes' report on El Salvador's CECOT prison
- HELOC rates today, December 22, 2025: Rates dipping closer to 7%
- Best high-yield savings interest rates today, December 22, 2025 (Earn up to 4.3% APY)
- Best CD rates today, December 22, 2025 (Lock in up to 4.1% APY)
- Best money market account rates today, December 22, 2025 (Earn up to 4.25% APY)
- Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, December 22, 2025: Low volatility makes rates easy to shop for
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