"Hawkish" is an adjective used to describe a person or a policy that is aggressive or in favor of using force or military action, particularly in relation to foreign policy or matters of national security. Full definition
Some investors had anticipated the Fed would also take a more hawkish tone on future rate hikes on expectations of stronger growth. (cnbc.com)
Market sentiment going into the minutes release was cautious, and a number of market participants had expected easing Brexit concerns and a rebound in jobs data a harbinger of hawkish Fed communication. (kekselias.com)
While a more hawkish tone from the ECB has fueled the US dollar's decline against the euro, other reasons for the dollar's depreciation have included the problems facing the Trump administration in advancing its legislative agenda. (us.beyondbullsandbears.com)