Women's earning power appears to raise confidence in the future: it gives young couples hope.

In the case of coins this meant that they had to express stability and raise confidence in the people toward the new money.

Economists say a short period of deflation would be beneficial to the economy since it would raise people's purchasing power and confidence.

None of these measures have done much to raise confidence or rebuild momentum.

It raises confidence that management is steering the ship very well.

You can raise public confidence to the stars with it!

This has raised the children's self esteem and confidence.

Much more is needed to alleviate investors' fears and raise confidence in the industry.

"The only way to raise confidence is to act confident," he has told me on several occasions.

This should raise confidence among honest taxpayers that they are not being victimized by strangers, neighbors or, perhaps worse, competitors.