1.   And when optimism gives way suddenly to pessimism, the alarm and worry that accompany the abrupt transition can make people too cautious.

2.   Interest-rate optimism also gave stocks in Bangkok their first gain in five days, analysts said.

3.   Interest-rate optimism gave stocks in Bangkok their first gain in five days, analysts said.

4.   The optimism gave way, and when the data got too negative to ignore, the policymakers finally acted.

5.   We can look back later, if this early optimism gives way to another reality.

6.   While some investors initially read the reports to mean inflation is contained, optimism soon gave way to concern about future earnings.

7.   While some investors initially read the reports to mean inflation is contained, the optimism soon gave way to concern a weak economy will hamper future earnings.

8.   Cautious optimism gave way to resignation here on Wednesday as talks aimed at ending the major league baseball strike failed to progress.