hawkish
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They got exactly that, and Shin himself voted with the majority — but the meeting still carried an unmistakably hawkish tilt.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
The Bank of Korea last week left interest rates unchanged at its first policy meeting under Gov. Shin Hyun-song but signaled a more hawkish stance, citing upside risks to growth and inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 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
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
Blond hair and brown eyes, a hawkish nose.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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