optimism
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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
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
"I'm filled with disgust at the current state, but optimism that it's going to get better," he told CNN's Jake Tapper earlier this month.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Excessive optimism, driven by robust earnings growth, has whipped up investor sentiment to a three-month peak.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Publicly Burnham struck a pose of confidence and optimism.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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