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hawkishness

American  
[hawk-ish-nis] / ˈhɔk ɪʃ nɪs /

noun

  1. the quality of being hawkish, or of favoring hard-line or aggressive positions in politics or economics.


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The data turns Shin’s hawkishness from an interpretive risk into a policy path.

From MarketWatch Jun. 4, 2026

“The scene may also be littered by renewed hawkishness among central banks, should the War be lasting,” he said.

From Barron's Mar. 3, 2026

But Takaichi's hawkishness on defence worries Haruka, a voter in her 30s.

From BBC Feb. 6, 2026

However, Fed hawkishness should be viewed as a buying opportunity, the senior research strategist said.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 8, 2025

At its latest policy review, the Federal Reserve reinforced the hawkishness and, besides keeping the door open to more rate rises, it has kept rate projections through 2024 significantly higher than previously expected.

From Reuters Sep. 25, 2023

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