All sides are expressing cautious optimism that after more than a year and a-half, the peace process may start moving again.

VOA: standard.2010.05.03

Last year,President Barack Obama backed Bernanke for a second term, and White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs expressed optimism his tenure will be extended.

VOA: standard.2010.01.24

Rajesh Jain, a stock market analyst in Mumbai, says there is widespread optimism that India's economy, which is largely driven by domestic demand, will return to high growth rates faster than other countries.

VOA: standard.2009.10.16