To some extent this hawkishness reflects the country's dysfunctional politics.
From the economist.com
Because Obama's hawkishness wins support from independents and conservatives.
From the theatlantic.com
Among Democrats, hawkishness is out of fashion, but humanitarianism remains strong.
From the time.com
That's the kind of strong, consistent hawkishness that G.O.P. primary voters look for.
From the time.com
I also think that the Fed's inflation hawkishness has been a speed limit.
From the economist.com
Germany is undoubtedly genetically destined to deficit hawkishness.
From the latimes.com
Subtly yet unmistakably, her somewhat greater hawkishness is beginning to show up in policy.
From the newsweek.com
Mr Powell's new hawkishness may be partly designed to defend himself.
From the economist.com
Mr Weale has developed a reputation for hawkishness on the MPC.
From the independent.co.uk
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Any political orientation favoring aggressive policies
(hawkish) militant: disposed to warfare or hard-line policies; "militant nations"; "hawkish congressman"; "warlike policies"
(Hawkish) War Hawk is a term originally used to describe members of the Twelfth Congress of the United States who advocated waging war against the United Kingdom in the War of 1812. ...
(hawkish) Supportive of warlike foreign policy; bellicose; inclined toward military action; Favouring increasing interest rates; inclined towards increasing interest rates
(Hawkish) This an adjective used to describe any forex trading person or group that takes an aggressive stance in regards to a particular economic situation. It is most commonly used in reference to the economy or interest rates of a country.
(Hawkish) An aggressive tone. For example, if the Federal Reserve uses hawkish language to describe the threat of inflation, one could reasonably expect stronger actions from the Fed. There is a similar application to CEO describing an important issue that a firm faces. Opposite of Dovish.
(Hawkish) A statement regarding monetary policy which implies tighter policy (higher rates)