pessimistic
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Bank of America’s fund-management survey, published Tuesday, is the most bearish it’s been in almost a year — but perhaps not pessimistic enough to produce an obvious rebound signal.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
The most pessimistic outlook belongs to JPMorgan —the bank’s analysts cut their estimate from $7.05 per share to just 15 cents in a note Monday.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Jeff Korzenik, chief economist at Fifth Third Bank, said he found the CBO’s estimates somewhat pessimistic, and that a more productive workforce could lead to stronger growth over time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Mayer was pessimistic about the Shields fight happening, pointing to the weight as an issue.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
As I ate, I cheered up a little and thought possibly, just possibly, I had been too pessimistic about the padlocks.
From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien
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