hawkish
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South Korea's dovish President Lee Jae Myung has reversed the stance of his hawkish predecessor since taking power in June 2025, offering Pyongyang talks without preconditions.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
However, prices could moderate as new capacity comes online in 2027, with a potential market surplus and a hawkish Fed posing risks, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
But von Ahlen believes that scenario is too hawkish.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
While the Fed, Bank of Japan and Bank of England are likely to leave rates unchanged, a hawkish tilt could cap any gains in gold, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Ekon felt the shrewd evaluation in the man’s hawkish eyes as he looked over each of them.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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