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fomc979 | Consider the below statement from a central bank's bulletin. Identify it as HAWKISH if it supports a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it hints at an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is balanced. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: What about the effects of a productivity shock on inflation?
Answer: | neutral | What about the effects of a productivity shock on inflation? | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc952 | Evaluate the provided sentence from a central bank's statement. Mark it as HAWKISH if it signifies a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it points towards an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is equanimous. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: The real federal funds rate probably was not greatly out of line with its appropriate level, and the rise in longer-term interest rates and the exchange rate meant that financial conditions were now exerting more restraint than earlier this year.
Answer: | hawkish | The real federal funds rate probably was not greatly out of line with its appropriate level, and the rise in longer-term interest rates and the exchange rate meant that financial conditions were now exerting more restraint than earlier this year. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |
fomc468 | Dissect the given sentence from a central bank's transcript. Tag it as HAWKISH if it denotes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it implies an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is impartial. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: In this environment, America's prospects for economic growth will greatly depend on our capacity to develop and to apply new technology--a quest that inevitably will entail some risk-taking.
Answer: | neutral | In this environment, America's prospects for economic growth will greatly depend on our capacity to develop and to apply new technology--a quest that inevitably will entail some risk-taking. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc439 | Study the sentence below from a central bank's briefing. Categorize it as HAWKISH if it promotes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it represents an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is nonpartisan. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Inflation compensation for 2007 declined modestly, perhaps reflecting the further drop in spot energy prices, but was largely unchanged at longer maturities.
Answer: | neutral | Inflation compensation for 2007 declined modestly, perhaps reflecting the further drop in spot energy prices, but was largely unchanged at longer maturities. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc921 | Assess the following statement from a central bank's circular. Indicate it as HAWKISH if it conveys a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it insinuates an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is dispassionate. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: The large current account deficit was seen as a factor pointing to potential depreciation of the dollar over time, with adverse repercussions on domestic inflation albeit favorable effects on exports.
Answer: | hawkish | The large current account deficit was seen as a factor pointing to potential depreciation of the dollar over time, with adverse repercussions on domestic inflation albeit favorable effects on exports. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |
fomc658 | Examine the excerpt from a central bank's release below. Classify it as HAWKISH if it advocates for a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it suggests an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is unbiased. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Productivity and TechnologyLet me now turn from the overall economic outlook to productivity and technology developments.
Answer: | neutral | Productivity and TechnologyLet me now turn from the overall economic outlook to productivity and technology developments. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc802 | Reflect on the given sentence from a central bank's announcement. Assign it as HAWKISH if it endorses a tightening of the monetary policy, DOVISH if it indicates an easing of the monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is even-handed. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: The logic goes as follows: Easier monetary policy, for example, raises stock prices.
Answer: | neutral | The logic goes as follows: Easier monetary policy, for example, raises stock prices. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc436 | Study the sentence below from a central bank's briefing. Categorize it as HAWKISH if it promotes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it represents an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is nonpartisan. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: In particular, we may need additional public communications about the conditions that constitute substantial further progress since December toward our broad and inclusive definition of maximum employment.
Answer: | dovish | In particular, we may need additional public communications about the conditions that constitute substantial further progress since December toward our broad and inclusive definition of maximum employment. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc687 | Study the sentence below from a central bank's briefing. Categorize it as HAWKISH if it promotes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it represents an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is nonpartisan. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Participants noted that the improved performance of investment suggested that the expansion was becoming more balanced, with strengthening business spending potentially offsetting some moderation in the growth of household spending from the elevated rates of recent years.
Answer: | neutral | Participants noted that the improved performance of investment suggested that the expansion was becoming more balanced, with strengthening business spending potentially offsetting some moderation in the growth of household spending from the elevated rates of recent years. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc527 | Study the sentence below from a central bank's briefing. Categorize it as HAWKISH if it promotes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it represents an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is nonpartisan. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Labor force participation isn't growing as much as one would expect with the hot job market, but apparently it's growing enough to keep the job creation machine humming.
Answer: | neutral | Labor force participation isn't growing as much as one would expect with the hot job market, but apparently it's growing enough to keep the job creation machine humming. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc595 | Assess the following statement from a central bank's circular. Indicate it as HAWKISH if it conveys a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it insinuates an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is dispassionate. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Nonetheless, employment is still 9.5 million below its pre-pandemic level for the economy as a whole.
Answer: | dovish | Nonetheless, employment is still 9.5 million below its pre-pandemic level for the economy as a whole. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc585 | Review the sentence from a central bank's communiqué. Designate it as HAWKISH if it expresses a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it reveals an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is detached. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Most participants continued to see the risks to inflation as balanced.
Answer: | neutral | Most participants continued to see the risks to inflation as balanced. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc743 | Scrutinize the sentence provided from a central bank's press release. Determine it as HAWKISH if it proposes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it discloses an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is unbiased. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: The Federal Reserve has a dual mandate from the Congress to pursue policies that aim to achieve and sustain maximum employment and price stability.
Answer: | hawkish | The Federal Reserve has a dual mandate from the Congress to pursue policies that aim to achieve and sustain maximum employment and price stability. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |
fomc561 | Analyse the following sentence from a central bank's report. Tag it as HAWKISH if it alludes to a tightening of the monetary policy, DOVISH if it implies an easing of the monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is impartial. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Monetary policy has an ambiguous effect on trade imbalances.
Answer: | neutral | Monetary policy has an ambiguous effect on trade imbalances. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc272 | Consider the below statement from a central bank's bulletin. Identify it as HAWKISH if it supports a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it hints at an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is balanced. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: and that given the downside risks to economic growth, an early exit could unnecessarily damp the ongoing economic recovery.
Answer: | dovish | and that given the downside risks to economic growth, an early exit could unnecessarily damp the ongoing economic recovery. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc280 | Scrutinize the sentence provided from a central bank's press release. Determine it as HAWKISH if it proposes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it discloses an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is unbiased. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: However, this shortfall partly reflected the earlier declines in energy prices and decreasing prices of non-energy imports, and some participants pointed out that, by some measures, the most recent monthly inflation readings had firmed a bit.
Answer: | dovish | However, this shortfall partly reflected the earlier declines in energy prices and decreasing prices of non-energy imports, and some participants pointed out that, by some measures, the most recent monthly inflation readings had firmed a bit. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc273 | Dissect the given sentence from a central bank's transcript. Tag it as HAWKISH if it denotes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it implies an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is impartial. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: that longer-term inflation expectations were likely to remain anchored, partly because modest changes in labor costs would constrain inflation trends
Answer: | neutral | that longer-term inflation expectations were likely to remain anchored, partly because modest changes in labor costs would constrain inflation trends | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc921 | Assess the following statement from a central bank's circular. Indicate it as HAWKISH if it conveys a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it insinuates an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is dispassionate. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: To be sure, the prices of assets and the level of debt seem to reflect expectations of a benign economic environment--one in which policy will tighten only gradually, the economy will continue to strengthen and inflation will remain low, and the demand for houses and equities will remain solid.
Answer: | dovish | To be sure, the prices of assets and the level of debt seem to reflect expectations of a benign economic environment--one in which policy will tighten only gradually, the economy will continue to strengthen and inflation will remain low, and the demand for houses and equities will remain solid. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc742 | Study the sentence below from a central bank's briefing. Categorize it as HAWKISH if it promotes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it represents an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is nonpartisan. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Reserve market conditions associated with this directive had been expected to be consistent with some moderation in the growth of M2 and M3 over coming months.
Answer: | neutral | Reserve market conditions associated with this directive had been expected to be consistent with some moderation in the growth of M2 and M3 over coming months. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc614 | Scrutinize the sentence provided from a central bank's press release. Determine it as HAWKISH if it proposes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it discloses an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is unbiased. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Of course, the basic problem in tackling the inflation of the 1970s is that we have one observation and many competing theories.
Answer: | hawkish | Of course, the basic problem in tackling the inflation of the 1970s is that we have one observation and many competing theories. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |
fomc495 | Examine the excerpt from a central bank's release below. Classify it as HAWKISH if it advocates for a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it suggests an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is unbiased. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Inflation continued to climb in June, reaching 9.1 percent as measured by the consumer price index.
Answer: | hawkish | Inflation continued to climb in June, reaching 9.1 percent as measured by the consumer price index. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |
fomc508 | Reflect on the given sentence from a central bank's announcement. Assign it as HAWKISH if it endorses a tightening of the monetary policy, DOVISH if it indicates an easing of the monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is even-handed. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: It is an honor to be here with Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen, who pioneered the original Statement on Longer-Run Goals and Monetary Policy Strategy in 2012.
Answer: | neutral | It is an honor to be here with Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen, who pioneered the original Statement on Longer-Run Goals and Monetary Policy Strategy in 2012. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc80 | Scrutinize the sentence provided from a central bank's press release. Determine it as HAWKISH if it proposes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it discloses an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is unbiased. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Any such rise in inflation expectations and associated upward pressure on inflation itself would likely prove costly to reverse.
Answer: | hawkish | Any such rise in inflation expectations and associated upward pressure on inflation itself would likely prove costly to reverse. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |
fomc28 | Evaluate the provided sentence from a central bank's statement. Mark it as HAWKISH if it signifies a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it points towards an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is equanimous. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: A soft labor market will keep a lid on the growth in the cost of employing workers.
Answer: | neutral | A soft labor market will keep a lid on the growth in the cost of employing workers. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc771 | Study the sentence below from a central bank's briefing. Categorize it as HAWKISH if it promotes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it represents an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is nonpartisan. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: The dominant force of late appears to have been a significant increase in the structural rate of productivity growth.
Answer: | dovish | The dominant force of late appears to have been a significant increase in the structural rate of productivity growth. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc36 | Assess the following statement from a central bank's circular. Indicate it as HAWKISH if it conveys a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it insinuates an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is dispassionate. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: After deteriorating further early in the period, foreign equity prices bounced back and credit spreads on emerging market bonds narrowed, in both cases returning to December levels in most countries.
Answer: | neutral | After deteriorating further early in the period, foreign equity prices bounced back and credit spreads on emerging market bonds narrowed, in both cases returning to December levels in most countries. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc33 | Analyse the following sentence from a central bank's report. Tag it as HAWKISH if it alludes to a tightening of the monetary policy, DOVISH if it implies an easing of the monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is impartial. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Accordingly, in the context of the Committee's long-run objectives for price stability and sustainable economic growth, and giving careful consideration to economic, financial, and monetary developments, the Committee decided that a slightly higher or a slightly lower federal funds rate might be acceptable during the intermeeting period.
Answer: | neutral | Accordingly, in the context of the Committee's long-run objectives for price stability and sustainable economic growth, and giving careful consideration to economic, financial, and monetary developments, the Committee decided that a slightly higher or a slightly lower federal funds rate might be acceptable during the intermeeting period. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc321 | Scrutinize the sentence provided from a central bank's press release. Determine it as HAWKISH if it proposes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it discloses an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is unbiased. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: also how far it will fall and if it will fall soon enough to avoid spurring a concerning rise in longer-term inflation expectations.
Answer: | hawkish | also how far it will fall and if it will fall soon enough to avoid spurring a concerning rise in longer-term inflation expectations. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |
fomc164 | Evaluate the provided sentence from a central bank's statement. Mark it as HAWKISH if it signifies a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it points towards an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is equanimous. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: overall consumer prices had been pushed up recently by sharp rises in energy prices.
Answer: | hawkish | overall consumer prices had been pushed up recently by sharp rises in energy prices. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |
fomc79 | Examine the excerpt from a central bank's release below. Classify it as HAWKISH if it advocates for a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it suggests an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is unbiased. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: But also we want to see inflation move up back to our 2 percent objective over the medium term, and so seeing above-trend growth and continuing tightness—greater tightness in labor and product markets—I think that will help us achieve our objective as well with respect to inflation.
Answer: | dovish | But also we want to see inflation move up back to our 2 percent objective over the medium term, and so seeing above-trend growth and continuing tightness—greater tightness in labor and product markets—I think that will help us achieve our objective as well with respect to inflation. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc85 | Dissect the given sentence from a central bank's transcript. Tag it as HAWKISH if it denotes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it implies an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is impartial. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: As a result, growth of spending on consumer durables and houses was expected to slow
Answer: | hawkish | As a result, growth of spending on consumer durables and houses was expected to slow | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |
fomc657 | Analyse the following sentence from a central bank's report. Tag it as HAWKISH if it alludes to a tightening of the monetary policy, DOVISH if it implies an easing of the monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is impartial. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Productivity accelerated.
Answer: | dovish | Productivity accelerated. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc239 | Evaluate the provided sentence from a central bank's statement. Mark it as HAWKISH if it signifies a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it points towards an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is equanimous. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Eventually, financial markets may develop the instruments and associated analytical techniques for unearthing these implicit changes in the price level with some precision.
Answer: | neutral | Eventually, financial markets may develop the instruments and associated analytical techniques for unearthing these implicit changes in the price level with some precision. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc368 | Consider the below statement from a central bank's bulletin. Identify it as HAWKISH if it supports a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it hints at an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is balanced. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: In the context of this discussion, many participants commented that their view of potential output growth was somewhat more optimistic than that of the staff.
Answer: | hawkish | In the context of this discussion, many participants commented that their view of potential output growth was somewhat more optimistic than that of the staff. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |
fomc453 | Dissect the given sentence from a central bank's transcript. Tag it as HAWKISH if it denotes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it implies an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is impartial. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Investor perceptions of a somewhat less accommodative tone of Federal Reserve communications, as well as the softer-than-expected reading for the April CPI, likely contributed to the decline in inflation compensation.
Answer: | dovish | Investor perceptions of a somewhat less accommodative tone of Federal Reserve communications, as well as the softer-than-expected reading for the April CPI, likely contributed to the decline in inflation compensation. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc996 | Consider the below statement from a central bank's bulletin. Identify it as HAWKISH if it supports a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it hints at an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is balanced. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: While moderating the pace of purchases and the eventual increase in the federal funds rate may well affect capital flows, interest rates and asset prices in EMEs, the overall macroeconomic effects need not be disruptive.
Answer: | hawkish | While moderating the pace of purchases and the eventual increase in the federal funds rate may well affect capital flows, interest rates and asset prices in EMEs, the overall macroeconomic effects need not be disruptive. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |
fomc249 | Scrutinize the sentence provided from a central bank's press release. Determine it as HAWKISH if it proposes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it discloses an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is unbiased. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: The economy is continuing to make progress toward the FOMC’s objective of maximum sustainable employment.
Answer: | hawkish | The economy is continuing to make progress toward the FOMC’s objective of maximum sustainable employment. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |
fomc535 | Examine the excerpt from a central bank's release below. Classify it as HAWKISH if it advocates for a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it suggests an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is unbiased. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Longer-term inflation expectations have moved much less than actual inflation or near-term expectations, suggesting that households, businesses, and market participants also believe that current high inflation readings are likely to prove transitory and that, in any case, the Fed will keep inflation close to our 2 percent objective over time.12 5.
Answer: | hawkish | Longer-term inflation expectations have moved much less than actual inflation or near-term expectations, suggesting that households, businesses, and market participants also believe that current high inflation readings are likely to prove transitory and that, in any case, the Fed will keep inflation close to our 2 percent objective over time.12 5. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |
fomc690 | Assess the following statement from a central bank's circular. Indicate it as HAWKISH if it conveys a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it insinuates an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is dispassionate. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Participants observed that both overall inflation and inflation for items other than food and energy remained near 2 percent on a 12-month basis.
Answer: | neutral | Participants observed that both overall inflation and inflation for items other than food and energy remained near 2 percent on a 12-month basis. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc663 | Analyse the following sentence from a central bank's report. Tag it as HAWKISH if it alludes to a tightening of the monetary policy, DOVISH if it implies an easing of the monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is impartial. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Progress at Home and Abroad Over the past several quarters, we have seen improvement in inflation and activity both at home and abroad following a period when the drag on domestic activity from abroad was considerable.
Answer: | neutral | Progress at Home and Abroad Over the past several quarters, we have seen improvement in inflation and activity both at home and abroad following a period when the drag on domestic activity from abroad was considerable. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc139 | Review the sentence from a central bank's communiqué. Designate it as HAWKISH if it expresses a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it reveals an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is detached. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Committee Policy Action In their discussion of monetary policy for this meeting, members agreed that the coronavirus outbreak was causing tremendous human and economic hardship across the United States and around the world.
Answer: | dovish | Committee Policy Action In their discussion of monetary policy for this meeting, members agreed that the coronavirus outbreak was causing tremendous human and economic hardship across the United States and around the world. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc297 | Reflect on the given sentence from a central bank's announcement. Assign it as HAWKISH if it endorses a tightening of the monetary policy, DOVISH if it indicates an easing of the monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is even-handed. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: We, frankly, didn’t even get inflation back up to target—without seeing wages getting out of touch with—with where they should be, so that’s the—that’s the biggest thing we can do.
Answer: | dovish | We, frankly, didn’t even get inflation back up to target—without seeing wages getting out of touch with—with where they should be, so that’s the—that’s the biggest thing we can do. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc120 | Reflect on the given sentence from a central bank's announcement. Assign it as HAWKISH if it endorses a tightening of the monetary policy, DOVISH if it indicates an easing of the monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is even-handed. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Broad U. S. stock price indexes declined, on net, over the intermeeting period, apparently in response to the downbeat economic data.
Answer: | dovish | Broad U. S. stock price indexes declined, on net, over the intermeeting period, apparently in response to the downbeat economic data. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc271 | Consider the below statement from a central bank's bulletin. Identify it as HAWKISH if it supports a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it hints at an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is balanced. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: For asset purchases, the Committee declared that tapering would wait "until substantial further progress has been made toward the Committee's maximum employment and price stability goals.
Answer: | dovish | For asset purchases, the Committee declared that tapering would wait "until substantial further progress has been made toward the Committee's maximum employment and price stability goals. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc629 | Review the sentence from a central bank's communiqué. Designate it as HAWKISH if it expresses a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it reveals an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is detached. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: On balance, core consumer price inflation was projected to remain subdued and quite possibly edge lower.
Answer: | dovish | On balance, core consumer price inflation was projected to remain subdued and quite possibly edge lower. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc319 | Examine the excerpt from a central bank's release below. Classify it as HAWKISH if it advocates for a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it suggests an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is unbiased. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Global growth estimates continue to be marked down, and global disinflationary pressures cloud the outlook for U.S. inflation.
Answer: | dovish | Global growth estimates continue to be marked down, and global disinflationary pressures cloud the outlook for U.S. inflation. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc1016 | Assess the following statement from a central bank's circular. Indicate it as HAWKISH if it conveys a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it insinuates an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is dispassionate. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: The weakness in labor market conditions remained an important concern to meeting participants, with unemployment expected to remain elevated for some time.
Answer: | dovish | The weakness in labor market conditions remained an important concern to meeting participants, with unemployment expected to remain elevated for some time. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc597 | Evaluate the provided sentence from a central bank's statement. Mark it as HAWKISH if it signifies a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it points towards an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is equanimous. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Nearly all measures of total and core prices had decelerated over the past year, and in the context of forecasts implying a continued sizable gap between actual and potential output, the risk that inflationary pressures would intensify significantly over coming quarters appeared to be quite limited
Answer: | dovish | Nearly all measures of total and core prices had decelerated over the past year, and in the context of forecasts implying a continued sizable gap between actual and potential output, the risk that inflationary pressures would intensify significantly over coming quarters appeared to be quite limited | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc8 | Dissect the given sentence from a central bank's transcript. Tag it as HAWKISH if it denotes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it implies an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is impartial. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: A European Central Bank analysis concluded that the release of capital buffers increased headroom for banks relative to not only their regulatory thresholds, but also their internal risk controls, and enabled banks to continue providing credit to households and businesses.6 And of course, monetary policy is focused on restoring price stability in a high-inflation environment.
Answer: | hawkish | A European Central Bank analysis concluded that the release of capital buffers increased headroom for banks relative to not only their regulatory thresholds, but also their internal risk controls, and enabled banks to continue providing credit to households and businesses.6 And of course, monetary policy is focused on restoring price stability in a high-inflation environment. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |
fomc798 | Study the sentence below from a central bank's briefing. Categorize it as HAWKISH if it promotes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it represents an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is nonpartisan. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: The implications of the spread of e-money for monetary policy would arise from the substitution of e-money for both currency and deposits, shrinking the size of the monetary base.
Answer: | dovish | The implications of the spread of e-money for monetary policy would arise from the substitution of e-money for both currency and deposits, shrinking the size of the monetary base. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc348 | Assess the following statement from a central bank's circular. Indicate it as HAWKISH if it conveys a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it insinuates an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is dispassionate. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: In particular, investors noted that the Committee attributed some of the recent increase in inflation to transitory factors, retained its earlier balance of risks assessment, and reiterated its belief that policy accommodation could be removed at a pace that would likely be measured.
Answer: | hawkish | In particular, investors noted that the Committee attributed some of the recent increase in inflation to transitory factors, retained its earlier balance of risks assessment, and reiterated its belief that policy accommodation could be removed at a pace that would likely be measured. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |
fomc309 | Evaluate the provided sentence from a central bank's statement. Mark it as HAWKISH if it signifies a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it points towards an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is equanimous. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: What they have had is low unemployment, lots of social problems.
Answer: | neutral | What they have had is low unemployment, lots of social problems. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc200 | Review the sentence from a central bank's communiqué. Designate it as HAWKISH if it expresses a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it reveals an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is detached. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Financial conditions affecting emerging market economies continued to improve for a time after the Committee eased monetary policy at its November 17 meeting, but that trend was subsequently reversed after Brazil's legislature decided to reject a key fiscal reform measure.
Answer: | dovish | Financial conditions affecting emerging market economies continued to improve for a time after the Committee eased monetary policy at its November 17 meeting, but that trend was subsequently reversed after Brazil's legislature decided to reject a key fiscal reform measure. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc265 | Study the sentence below from a central bank's briefing. Categorize it as HAWKISH if it promotes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it represents an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is nonpartisan. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: However, participants generally saw these downward pressures on inflation starting to abate next year, with widespread distribution of vaccines reducing social-distancing concerns and spurring economic activity.
Answer: | hawkish | However, participants generally saw these downward pressures on inflation starting to abate next year, with widespread distribution of vaccines reducing social-distancing concerns and spurring economic activity. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |
fomc327 | Review the sentence from a central bank's communiqué. Designate it as HAWKISH if it expresses a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it reveals an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is detached. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: In discussing the effect of labor market conditions on inflation, a number of participants expressed skepticism about recent studies suggesting that long-term unemployment provides less downward pressure on wage and price inflation than short-term unemployment does.
Answer: | neutral | In discussing the effect of labor market conditions on inflation, a number of participants expressed skepticism about recent studies suggesting that long-term unemployment provides less downward pressure on wage and price inflation than short-term unemployment does. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc809 | Review the sentence from a central bank's communiqué. Designate it as HAWKISH if it expresses a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it reveals an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is detached. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: The prices of their exports are lower than they would be if market forces were given greater scope in foreign exchange markets, and they are supplying more goods and services to the rest of the world than they themselves are demanding.
Answer: | dovish | The prices of their exports are lower than they would be if market forces were given greater scope in foreign exchange markets, and they are supplying more goods and services to the rest of the world than they themselves are demanding. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc214 | Reflect on the given sentence from a central bank's announcement. Assign it as HAWKISH if it endorses a tightening of the monetary policy, DOVISH if it indicates an easing of the monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is even-handed. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Foreign economic growth declined in the second quarter.
Answer: | neutral | Foreign economic growth declined in the second quarter. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc132 | Study the sentence below from a central bank's briefing. Categorize it as HAWKISH if it promotes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it represents an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is nonpartisan. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: If you lay the crosscurrents on top of that—concerns about global growth and trade developments—you have the full picture.
Answer: | neutral | If you lay the crosscurrents on top of that—concerns about global growth and trade developments—you have the full picture. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc147 | Analyse the following sentence from a central bank's report. Tag it as HAWKISH if it alludes to a tightening of the monetary policy, DOVISH if it implies an easing of the monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is impartial. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Consistent with the view that recent lower inflation readings could be temporary, a number of participants mentioned the trimmed mean measure of PCE price inflation, produced by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, which removes the influence of unusually large changes in the prices of individual items in either direction; these participants observed that the trimmed mean measure had been stable at or close to 2 percent over recent months.
Answer: | neutral | Consistent with the view that recent lower inflation readings could be temporary, a number of participants mentioned the trimmed mean measure of PCE price inflation, produced by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, which removes the influence of unusually large changes in the prices of individual items in either direction; these participants observed that the trimmed mean measure had been stable at or close to 2 percent over recent months. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc564 | Scrutinize the sentence provided from a central bank's press release. Determine it as HAWKISH if it proposes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it discloses an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is unbiased. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: More broadly, post-crisis monetary policy supported asset values, reduced interest payments, and increased both employment and income.
Answer: | dovish | More broadly, post-crisis monetary policy supported asset values, reduced interest payments, and increased both employment and income. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc1087 | Dissect the given sentence from a central bank's transcript. Tag it as HAWKISH if it denotes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it implies an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is impartial. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: While liquid deposits continued to grow slowly, heightened demand for safety and liquidity appeared to boost holdings of retail money market mutual funds.
Answer: | hawkish | While liquid deposits continued to grow slowly, heightened demand for safety and liquidity appeared to boost holdings of retail money market mutual funds. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |
fomc213 | Examine the excerpt from a central bank's release below. Classify it as HAWKISH if it advocates for a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it suggests an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is unbiased. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: For the twelve months ended in September, prices of consumer items other than food and energy increased by a considerably smaller amount than in the year- earlier period.
Answer: | neutral | For the twelve months ended in September, prices of consumer items other than food and energy increased by a considerably smaller amount than in the year- earlier period. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc411 | Dissect the given sentence from a central bank's transcript. Tag it as HAWKISH if it denotes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it implies an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is impartial. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: In contrast, blue-collar employment fell sharply in most of the other countries.
Answer: | dovish | In contrast, blue-collar employment fell sharply in most of the other countries. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc366 | Evaluate the provided sentence from a central bank's statement. Mark it as HAWKISH if it signifies a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it points towards an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is equanimous. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: In the context of the Committee's long-run objectives for price stability and sustainable economic growth, and giving careful consider- ation to economic, financial, and monetary developments, a somewhat higher federal funds rate would or a slightly lower federal funds rate might be acceptable in the intermeeting period.
Answer: | neutral | In the context of the Committee's long-run objectives for price stability and sustainable economic growth, and giving careful consider- ation to economic, financial, and monetary developments, a somewhat higher federal funds rate would or a slightly lower federal funds rate might be acceptable in the intermeeting period. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc735 | Study the sentence below from a central bank's briefing. Categorize it as HAWKISH if it promotes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it represents an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is nonpartisan. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Recent data, supported by anecdotal reports from several though not all parts of the country, suggested that residential building activity was slowing somewhat, apparently in lagged response to earlier increases in mortgage interest rates.
Answer: | hawkish | Recent data, supported by anecdotal reports from several though not all parts of the country, suggested that residential building activity was slowing somewhat, apparently in lagged response to earlier increases in mortgage interest rates. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |
fomc26 | Dissect the given sentence from a central bank's transcript. Tag it as HAWKISH if it denotes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it implies an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is impartial. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: A second question is whether moving in this direction would matter much for the conduct of monetary policy in the United States.
Answer: | neutral | A second question is whether moving in this direction would matter much for the conduct of monetary policy in the United States. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc559 | Review the sentence from a central bank's communiqué. Designate it as HAWKISH if it expresses a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it reveals an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is detached. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Moreover, anecdotal evidence suggested that most firms had little ability to raise their prices in the current economic environment.
Answer: | hawkish | Moreover, anecdotal evidence suggested that most firms had little ability to raise their prices in the current economic environment. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |
fomc502 | Reflect on the given sentence from a central bank's announcement. Assign it as HAWKISH if it endorses a tightening of the monetary policy, DOVISH if it indicates an easing of the monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is even-handed. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Many of them expected that inflation was likely to rise gradually over the medium term, as resource slack diminished and inflation expectations remained stable.
Answer: | neutral | Many of them expected that inflation was likely to rise gradually over the medium term, as resource slack diminished and inflation expectations remained stable. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc173 | Assess the following statement from a central bank's circular. Indicate it as HAWKISH if it conveys a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it insinuates an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is dispassionate. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Moreover, in light of the anticipated modest pace of economic recovery, the Committee expects that over coming quarters the unemployment rate will decline only gradually toward its mandate-consistent levels.
Answer: | dovish | Moreover, in light of the anticipated modest pace of economic recovery, the Committee expects that over coming quarters the unemployment rate will decline only gradually toward its mandate-consistent levels. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc247 | Consider the below statement from a central bank's bulletin. Identify it as HAWKISH if it supports a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it hints at an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is balanced. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: However, core inflation had been subdued in recent months and longer-run inflation expectations remained contained.
Answer: | dovish | However, core inflation had been subdued in recent months and longer-run inflation expectations remained contained. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc189 | Consider the below statement from a central bank's bulletin. Identify it as HAWKISH if it supports a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it hints at an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is balanced. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Employment had risen a little,
Answer: | dovish | Employment had risen a little, | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc382 | Review the sentence from a central bank's communiqué. Designate it as HAWKISH if it expresses a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it reveals an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is detached. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: In the staff forecast prepared for this meeting, the economy was seen as likely to expand at a pace a little above that of its longer-run potential over this year and next, while hiring was expected to firm some more, resulting in a further decrease in the unemployment rate.
Answer: | hawkish | In the staff forecast prepared for this meeting, the economy was seen as likely to expand at a pace a little above that of its longer-run potential over this year and next, while hiring was expected to firm some more, resulting in a further decrease in the unemployment rate. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |
fomc760 | Examine the excerpt from a central bank's release below. Classify it as HAWKISH if it advocates for a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it suggests an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is unbiased. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Several participants discussed the possible complications that additional purchases could cause for the eventual withdrawal of policy accommodation, a few mentioned the prospect of inflationary risks, and some noted that further asset purchases could foster market behavior that could undermine financial stability.
Answer: | hawkish | Several participants discussed the possible complications that additional purchases could cause for the eventual withdrawal of policy accommodation, a few mentioned the prospect of inflationary risks, and some noted that further asset purchases could foster market behavior that could undermine financial stability. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |
fomc394 | Dissect the given sentence from a central bank's transcript. Tag it as HAWKISH if it denotes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it implies an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is impartial. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: In their discussion of inflation developments, participants noted that readings on overall and core PCE inflation, measured on a 12-month change basis, had continued to run below the Committee's symmetric 2 percent objective.
Answer: | dovish | In their discussion of inflation developments, participants noted that readings on overall and core PCE inflation, measured on a 12-month change basis, had continued to run below the Committee's symmetric 2 percent objective. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc518 | Assess the following statement from a central bank's circular. Indicate it as HAWKISH if it conveys a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it insinuates an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is dispassionate. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: It will likely take even longer than that for the unemployment rate to return to a level consistent with our maximum-employment mandate.
Answer: | dovish | It will likely take even longer than that for the unemployment rate to return to a level consistent with our maximum-employment mandate. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc51 | Dissect the given sentence from a central bank's transcript. Tag it as HAWKISH if it denotes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it implies an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is impartial. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: And, and some of the answer to that may be price.
Answer: | neutral | And, and some of the answer to that may be price. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc7 | Assess the following statement from a central bank's circular. Indicate it as HAWKISH if it conveys a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it insinuates an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is dispassionate. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: A couple of participants thought it premature to focus on this latter eventuality, observing that the purchase program had been effective and that more time was needed to assess the outlook for the labor market and inflation; moreover, international comparisons suggested that the Federal Reserve's balance sheet retained ample capacity relative to the scale of the U. S. economy.
Answer: | neutral | A couple of participants thought it premature to focus on this latter eventuality, observing that the purchase program had been effective and that more time was needed to assess the outlook for the labor market and inflation; moreover, international comparisons suggested that the Federal Reserve's balance sheet retained ample capacity relative to the scale of the U. S. economy. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc22 | Examine the excerpt from a central bank's release below. Classify it as HAWKISH if it advocates for a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it suggests an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is unbiased. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: A more-timely data source, average hourly earnings, decelerated slightly to a 4.4 percent annual rate over the third quarter, down from 4.6 percent annual growth in the second quarter.
Answer: | neutral | A more-timely data source, average hourly earnings, decelerated slightly to a 4.4 percent annual rate over the third quarter, down from 4.6 percent annual growth in the second quarter. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc958 | Assess the following statement from a central bank's circular. Indicate it as HAWKISH if it conveys a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it insinuates an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is dispassionate. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: The recent rebound in oil prices contributed to a strong appreciation of the Canadian dollar, the Brazilian real, and the Mexican peso.
Answer: | hawkish | The recent rebound in oil prices contributed to a strong appreciation of the Canadian dollar, the Brazilian real, and the Mexican peso. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |
fomc156 | Consider the below statement from a central bank's bulletin. Identify it as HAWKISH if it supports a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it hints at an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is balanced. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Consumer price inflation, as measured by the 12-month percentage change in the price index for personal consumption expenditures (PCE), was below 2 percent in July.
Answer: | dovish | Consumer price inflation, as measured by the 12-month percentage change in the price index for personal consumption expenditures (PCE), was below 2 percent in July. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc972 | Evaluate the provided sentence from a central bank's statement. Mark it as HAWKISH if it signifies a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it points towards an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is equanimous. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: We said that we expect to maintain an accommodative stance of monetary policy until these outcomes—as well as our maximum-employment mandate—are achieved, and also that we expect it will be appropriate to maintain the current 0 to 1/4 percent target range for the federal funds rate until labor market conditions have reached levels consistent with the Committee's assessments of maximum employment, until inflation has risen to 2 percent, and until inflation is on track to moderately exceed 2 percent for some time.
Answer: | dovish | We said that we expect to maintain an accommodative stance of monetary policy until these outcomes—as well as our maximum-employment mandate—are achieved, and also that we expect it will be appropriate to maintain the current 0 to 1/4 percent target range for the federal funds rate until labor market conditions have reached levels consistent with the Committee's assessments of maximum employment, until inflation has risen to 2 percent, and until inflation is on track to moderately exceed 2 percent for some time. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 0 |
fomc470 | Review the sentence from a central bank's communiqué. Designate it as HAWKISH if it expresses a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it reveals an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is detached. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Increased rates and a smaller balance sheet raise the cost of borrowing and thus reduce household and business demand.
Answer: | neutral | Increased rates and a smaller balance sheet raise the cost of borrowing and thus reduce household and business demand. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 2 |
fomc683 | Study the sentence below from a central bank's briefing. Categorize it as HAWKISH if it promotes a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it represents an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is nonpartisan. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: Participants judged that an appropriate firming of the stance of monetary policy, along with an eventual waning of supply–demand imbalances, would help to keep longer-term inflation expectations anchored and bring inflation down over time to levels consistent with the Committee's 2 percent longer-run goal.
Answer: | hawkish | Participants judged that an appropriate firming of the stance of monetary policy, along with an eventual waning of supply–demand imbalances, would help to keep longer-term inflation expectations anchored and bring inflation down over time to levels consistent with the Committee's 2 percent longer-run goal. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |
fomc258 | Evaluate the provided sentence from a central bank's statement. Mark it as HAWKISH if it signifies a tightening of monetary policy, DOVISH if it points towards an easing of monetary policy, or NEUTRAL if the stance is equanimous. Your response should return only HAWKISH, DOVISH, or NEUTRAL.
Text: However, investor demand for high-quality commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) reportedly was robust, although issuance of CMBS remained muted.
Answer: | hawkish | However, investor demand for high-quality commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) reportedly was robust, although issuance of CMBS remained muted. | ['dovish' 'hawkish' 'neutral'] | 1 |