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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 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

But judging by the increasing confidence of bond bulls, the assumption is that Fed hawkishness is just a rearguard action from here on in and more days like these lie ahead.

From Reuters Nov. 15, 2023

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