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dovish
  • a word derived from dove.

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Dovish comments from policymakers earlier this week have lifted expectations of Fed rate cuts, ANZ Research analysts say in a research note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Dovish but cautious, Miran makes a case for cuts, but not without clarity.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 11, 2025

Dovish board members, such as Goushi Kataoka, see the weak yen as a key channel through which the bank's easy policy boosts growth.

From Reuters • Apr. 4, 2022

Dovish Jewish-led parties are also part of the government.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 11, 2021

NEW - Dovish Bank of England keeps rates and asset purchases on hold, but also indicates rates lower for longer in “further period of entrenched uncertainty”.

From The Guardian • Sep. 19, 2019