What's the meaning of "bracing stuff"?

For the attending central bankers, this was bracing stuff. But it need not be apocalyptic.

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What's the meaning of "bracing stuff"?

For the attending central bankers, this was bracing stuff. But it need not be apocalyptic.

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In this limited context, I think bracing stuff means: something that is unsettling, jarring, or evoking a negative feeling or adverse reaction.

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Something that is bracing is 'stimulating' or 'invigorating', it makes you feel full of energy.