The difference between Dovish and Hawkish

When used as adjectives, dovish means pertaining to a dove, whereas hawkish means supportive of warlike foreign policy.

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  1. Dovish as an adjective:

    Pertaining to a dove; dove-like.

  2. Dovish as an adjective:

    Peaceful, conciliatory.

  3. Dovish as an adjective:

    Disfavoring increasing interest rates; inclined against increasing interest rates.

    Examples:

    "The Federal Reserve's statement on recent inflation was interpreted as dovish by the market."

  1. Hawkish as an adjective:

    Supportive of warlike foreign policy; bellicose; inclined toward military action.

    Examples:

    "The Prime Minister could count on the support of a hawkish majority in Parliament to support the invasion."

  2. Hawkish as an adjective:

    Favouring increasing interest rates; inclined towards increasing interest rates.

    Examples:

    "The Federal Reserve's recent statement on the slowing of inflation was interpreted as hawkish by the market."

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