hawkish
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Most economists expect the central bank to adopt a more hawkish stance in the coming months, citing upside risks to economic growth and inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
“Hot U.S. inflation data from a couple of weeks ago continues to feed through rates and FX, keeping Fed expectations stickier on the hawkish side whenever oil sells off.”
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
“Risks are skewed toward a more hawkish meeting outcome,” Son said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Its language is bound to become more hawkish, Budaghyan said.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 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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