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Fed's priority should be to keep inflation in check: Kugler

"It should be a priority to make sure that inflation doesn't move up," Kugler said at the conclusion of a lecture on inflation dynamics to a Harvard University economics class. "We, all colleagues at the Fed, are very committed still to our 2% target and want to keep inflation expectations well anchored, which should be a priority now."

European Stocks at One-Year Low as Trump Vows China Tariff Hike

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks plunged to the lowest in more than a year on Monday, as President Donald Trump issued a fresh tariff threat to China and foreign leaders raced to the negotiating table to persuade him to lower his steep tariff charges. Most Read from BloombergHousing Agency Aims to Relocate Its DC HeadquartersThis Skinny Mexico City Tower Is Just 14 Feet Wide on One SideThe Irish Hot Press Is the Low-Tech Laundry Trick the World NeedsBoston Mayor Wu Embraces Trump Resistance as Cam

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies see prices fall amid global market turmoil

After holding relatively stable during last week’s global market turmoil, cryptocurrencies have joined the sell-off. Bitcoin’s prices haven’t been this low since just after President Donald Trump’s Election Day victory last year launched a bull run in crypto prices. Trump, whose tariff announcements led to massive stock sell offs, has been a major promoter of the crypto industry and previously took credit when bitcoin’s price broke $100,000 in December.