optimism
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In earlier decades, a grimmer economic mood usually meant lower inflation-adjusted spending, while shopping picked up when consumers reported more optimism.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
There are few reasons for optimism, but scientists do point out that Bundibugyo's fatality rate, of 30%, is lower than for other Ebola species.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Stocks advanced Friday and the S&P 500 moved toward its longest weekly winning streak in 2½ years even as consumer optimism is falling fast.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
But optimism surrounding U.S.-Iran peace deal prospects are overshadowing the “increasingly dire” declines for U.S. and international supplies, said Richey.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
He stayed locked in his work, for the most part undaunted, riding out the bumps and compromising where he could, clinging to the sober-minded, someone’s-gotta-take-this-on brand of optimism that had always guided him.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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