hawkish
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Global fund managers are largely retaining yen positions, driven by the carry trade and a hawkish Federal Reserve.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
That hawkish stance has had a dramatic impact, says Brian Griggs, head of the portfolio strategy group at Nuveen.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
That is one reason investors may be overestimating how hawkish Warsh will be on rates.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026
Treasury yields declined as U.S. indicators suggested the Fed may not need to be as hawkish as priced in by the market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
Kamau was walking beside him, shoulder to shoulder, his hawkish gaze trained ahead.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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