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optimism

[op-tuh-miz-uhm] / ˈɒp təˌmɪz əm /


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Robert Barbera, director of the Center for Financial Economics at Johns Hopkins University, notes that back then the stock market and Americans were responding to a shared optimism.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Talks have been ongoing over the Canadian Grand Prix weekend and there is still optimism that sufficient manufacturers opposing the change can be persuaded to change their minds for the move to be voted through.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

NIO shares rose in premarket trading, reflecting investor optimism.

From Barron's • May 21, 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

But more and more I suspected Mami’s optimism was a front.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago




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