Economy - VoA

1. Rising butter prices give European consumers and bakers a bad taste

2. Amazon workers strike at seven US facilities ahead of Christmas rush

3. Thailand joins other Asia nations in battle against cheap Chinese imports

4. US Federal Reserve cuts interest rate but adjusts expectations for future

5. Kenyan president strongly defends animal vaccination program

6. VOA Kurdish: Syrian currency gets boost in value, but prices remain high

7. G20 watchdog urges governments to address non-bank financial risks

8. Nissan, Honda confirm talks on closer collaboration but say no decision on merger

9. Japan targets 40-50% power supply from renewable energy by 2040 

10. Labor organization: International migrants play crucial role in global economy

11. First salmon in century reach Oregon's Klamath Basin after dam removal

12. After losing beloved lake, a community navigates its future 

13. US farmers hope agriculture secretary pick guides tariff, farm bill legislation

14. Trump promises lower prices, more oil for US economy

15. Moody's hands France surprise downgrade over deteriorating finances

16. As tourists discover Finland's Santa Claus Village, some locals call for rules to control the masses

17. South Korea's tourism, soft power gains, at risk from extended political crisis

18. Sub-Saharan officials say reducing fish imports creates local jobs

19. TikTok asks federal appeals court to bar enforcement of potential ban until Supreme Court review 

20. China launches anti-monopoly probe into Nvidia