The phrase "hawkish comments" means expressing a strong and aggressive stance, usually in relation to policies or actions, particularly in terms of foreign affairs or military matters. Full definition
We did, of course, get a significant push higher last week after investors caught wind of hawkish comments from several Federal Reserve officials. (totalmortgage.com)
BUDAPEST, May 3 - The crown eased versus the euro on Thursday as expectations for hawkish comments from the Czech central bank were outweighed by indications from the U.S. Investors in Central Europe have been closely watching the euro / dollar cross in the past weeks, which hovered around the 1.2 line on Thursday. (cnbc.com)
Recent hawkish comments by St. Louis Fed President James Bullard show the temptation to talk a big game on inflation, whatever the cost. (fortune.com)