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hawkish

[haw-kish] / ˈhɔ kɪʃ /










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Traders could also be overestimating the BOJ’s hawkish tilt.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

“To me, this suggests the bond market has been leaning too hawkish in the near-term,” he said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

For the next two to three quarters, hawkish policy, a firm dollar and elevated U.S. real rates could constrain the metal’s upside.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

For now, they see further decline as likely in 4Q as dollar strength meets a hawkish turn in Fed policy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Blond hair and brown eyes, a hawkish nose.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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