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He’s also invested his protagonist with a self-deprecating sense of humor that keeps his pessimism from veering into maudlin territory.

When I'm chatting with people on social media, I find the Supreme Court situation is the source of almost nihilistic pessimism.

The economic upheaval over the past five years is a major reason for the pessimism many feel today.

I obviously can't do that because it's my job to pay attention — but I have to admit that I find myself fighting pessimism, if not total despair.

But amid growing economic pessimism and fears of a recession, analysts and investors will be looking to see how the company addresses these potential threats to consumer spending.