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pessimism

[pes-uh-miz-uhm] / ˈpɛs əˌmɪz əm /


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Even in the face of continued pessimism from energy analysts, transportation exports, and geopolitical strategists, stocks rose on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The level of pessimism has reached a point where tech’s trailing PEG is implying “future earnings will be much weaker and is as low as the trough after the tech bubble burst in 2003-05.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The bottom line: Keep your pessimism in check.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

March’s nearly 10% decline pushed sentiment to extreme pessimism.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

I no longer possess the courage of my pessimism.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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