inflation hawks
Rate-hike proponents
Inflation hawks are economists, policymakers, or commentators who prioritize controlling inflation above other economic goals like employment or growth.
They typically favor higher interest rates and tighter monetary policy, even at the cost of slower economic expansion.
The hawk metaphor suggests vigilance and aggression—ready to swoop in at the first sign of rising prices: The inflation hawks on the Federal Reserve are pushing for another rate increase.
- monetaryOf or about currency
- tighteningMaking less loose
- Federal ReserveUS central banking system
- Fed chairTop U.S. monetary official
- interest ratesPrice paid for borrowing
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