The phrase "a more optimistic forecast" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing predictions or expectations that are more positive than previous assessments.
Example: "After reviewing the latest data, we can provide a more optimistic forecast for the upcoming quarter."
Alternatives: "a brighter outlook" or "a more favorable prediction".
For months, Mr. Berner has been sticking to a more optimistic forecast, despite growing evidence in favor of Mr. Hatzius's view.
That is a more optimistic forecast than the bank made in July, but shows that the region is still struggling after output fell 0.6 percent this year and 5.4 percent in 2009.
KUALA LUMPUR — Economy Minister Michael Glos of Germany said Monday that he was hopeful of a more optimistic forecast for 2006 growth than the government's current 1.6percentt estimate.
The "U" is a more optimistic forecast for sluggish but gathering recovery in the U.S. The "V" describes the faster growth already underway in many newly industrializing countries, particularly in Asia, where in some cases recession never took place at all.
That was a seemingly more optimistic forecast than a much-chewed-over statement he made in July when he was asked whether the House majority was in jeopardy.
The Mortgage Bankers Association of America, a trade group, has an even more optimistic forecast, estimating that rates could drop as low as 6.25percentt before the year ends.
G.M. projected that the industry would sell 11 million to 12 million vehicles nationwide this year, and Ford made a slightly more optimistic forecast, of 11.5 million to 12.5 million.
DuPont said the more optimistic forecast is a reflection of stronger sales growth and operating margins, as well as continued global expansion with strong demand in the Asia-Pacific region.
Coupled with GM's more optimistic forecast for an industry-wide recovery, GM's sales forecast is as much as 20% higher than IHS Global Insight's forecast.
Under the more optimistic forecast, deficits would increase $2.8 trillion (for a debt equal to 97 percent of G.D.P).
The bank issued the more optimistic forecast even though Korea's currency, the won, is at its highest level since December 2000.
