Hawk

What Does Hawk Mean?
An economic policy advisor who has a negative view toward inflation and its effects on society.

Also known as "inflation hawk".

Investopedia explains Hawk
Hawks carefully monitor and control economic inflation through interest-rate adjustments and monetary-policy controls. In general, hawkish investors prefer higher interest rates in order to maintain reduced inflation.

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