dovishness
Americannoun
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While that pattern exists, it is worth noting that his dovishness has appeared in commentary rather than coming from a policy-making seat with real responsibility.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026
Precious metals are likely supported by a combination of erratic trading hours on the CME and continued Fed dovishness, Sucden Financial writes in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025
But with markets now betting policymakers will hike rates by at least 50 basis points in their next three meetings, expectations of Fed dovishness are fading and investors believe more declines are in store.
From Reuters • Jun. 10, 2022
Caro’s analysis of LBJ’s hawkishness is misleading; his depiction of RFK’s dovishness is untrue.
From Slate • May 31, 2012
He was an outspoken critic of the Viet Nam War long before dovishness became fashionable in the Wall Street community.
From Time Magazine Archive
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