Inflation Hawks Explained: Hawkish vs. Dovish Monetary Policies In economic discussions, "hawks" are policymakers focused on controlling inflation by raising interest rates, even if it affects growth and employment This hawkish stance emphasizes inflation
Hawkish vs. Dovish Monetary and Fiscal Policy - Britannica Money In short, the stock market tends to decline (at least in the short term) when the Fed takes a hawkish stance and hikes interest rates Conversely, a dovish monetary policy stance tends to boost the stock market