BusinessAugust 12, 2026

hawkishness

HAW-kish-nes

Definition

The quality or state of supporting higher interest rates and restrictive monetary policies to control inflation.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'hawk,' used in political and economic contexts since the 1960s to describe individuals or policies that favor aggressive action, similar to a bird of prey.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the Federal Reserve's stance; a slight decline in the 'FXS Fed Sentiment Index' signaled a pullback in perceived hawkishness as markets reassess future rate hikes.

United States Dollar Index rises to near 100.00 ahead of US inflation data

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