Hawkish

A hawkish stance is a monetary policy position characterized by support for raising interest rates to control inflation, even at the risk of slowing economic growth. It is a term used to describe central bankers or policymakers who prioritize fighting inflation over stimulating the economy.

Why it’s in the news: The term is in the news as markets and economies globally react to the U.S. Federal Reserve's persistent interest rate hikes and other central banks' potential moves to combat inflation.

Latest on Hawkish

• Why a hawkish US Fed won’t derail Hong Kong’s property recovery
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• Bitcoin steady above $78,000, HYPE leads as majors slip on hawkish Fed bets
• U.S. Stock Futures Little Changed as Markets Weigh Warsh’s Hawkish Remarks
• China, US bond markets diverge as Warsh strikes hawkish tone at Jackson Hole
• Markets Brace for Possible Rate Hike After Kevin Warsh’s Hawkish Turn

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