pessimism
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Pessimism about the economy in recent years has puzzled many economists, who said it appeared out of proportion to traditional metrics, such as hiring and consumer spending, which remained healthy in the post-Covid period.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
Pessimism comes naturally to the bond market, largely because many of the dynamics that power other markets higher ultimately erode its value.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
Pessimism is built into the being of English sports fans.
From BBC • Oct. 5, 2023
Pessimism is also building about earnings for the first three months of 2023, with forecasts coming down.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2023
But never does the latter lapse into melancholy, much less into Pessimism.
From The Bridling of Pegasus Prose Papers on Poetry by Austin, Alfred
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