hawkishness
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“The sharp spike in hawkishness following the start of the Middle East conflict has been sustained, but the overall tone has now started to ease,” economists at UBS wrote in a note to clients.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 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
While bond yields - which move inversely to prices - appeared to be topping out earlier this year, renewed hawkishness from central banks has sent them soaring again in recent weeks.
From Reuters • Sep. 29, 2023
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