hawkish
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TOKYO—Japan’s finance minister reaffirmed that Tokyo is working closely with the U.S. to ensure stability in the foreign-exchange market, as expectations of hawkish shifts on both sides spur yen volatility.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
“To me, this suggests the bond market has been leaning too hawkish in the near-term,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
While the precious metal faces pressure from U.S. dollar strength and “a hawkish turn in U.S. Fed policy,” geopolitical risks remain high and central bank purchases of gold continue, it says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Then the selling compounded with each development during the day—fighting words from an Iranian official at the U.N., hawkish comments from a Federal Reserve governor and a weak auction of government bonds.
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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