optimism
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Gold futures were on track for another weekly gain, as optimism over potential U.S.-Iran talks and a cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon weighed on oil prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Sources acknowledge there was cautious optimism at the start of the season but they did not expect such success so quickly.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Underneath the optimism, however, are some of the same concerns about circular finance that plagued the stocks at the start of the year.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
The newfound optimism rests on the delicate assumption that the conflict between the U.S. and Iran is not going to get worse.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
Both sides were hoping for a plea bargain, but as time went on Jasmine’s shining optimism faded.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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