hawkish
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The drone attack is also likely to harden the stance of the UAE, which has grown increasingly hawkish since the war began.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
With inflation still gaining speed, Ayers expects the hawkish wing of the Fed’s policy committee to advocate for an extended pause in interest rates—even if Warsh likely prefers to lower rates over time.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Since the conflict in Iran started, bond markets have anticipated more hawkish central banks globally, but the JPMorgan report posits that Iran is fading as a driver of interest rates.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has maintained a hawkish stance and signaled its commitment to meeting its inflation target, suggesting further rate increases remain possible despite a soft labor market.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Blond hair and brown eyes, a hawkish nose.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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