animal spirits

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But if the war is wrapped up soon, Walsh sees animal spirits returning to boost both stock and bond markets.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s on the supply-side, in a dearth of animal spirits and domestic competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

“All of these, not to mention the S&P 500’s linear rally nearing 40% from the 4/7 intraday low, have ignited corporate and investor animal spirits alike,” he says.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 13, 2025

Labour has a job on its hands at conference, and at the Budget, to restore the animal spirits of UK business.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2025

I was young, and, despite dread, full of animal spirits; it was impossible for me to take a dark view too long.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides