1.   For many investors, rising pessimism is actually a welcome sign.

2.   Rising pessimism is seen as a positive sign for stocks by some investors.

3.   Rising pessimism over the Japanese economy helped push the dollar higher amid expectations slow growth will force the Bank of Japan to keep interest rates low.

4.   The rising pessimism is viewed by some investors as a positive signal for the stock market.

5.   The bangs, breaking up the rising pessimism engulfing India in recent years, did instant wonders to the national psyche.