The phrase "hawkish tone" refers to someone speaking or behaving aggressively or assertively, particularly concerning issues related to war or international conflicts. Full definition
Investors speculated whether the more hawkish tone from other central banks might spark a change in policy by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). (us.beyondbullsandbears.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)
Some investors had anticipated the Fed would also take a more hawkish tone on future rate hikes on expectations of stronger growth. (cnbc.com)