A recent survey indicates that 56 percent of Americans believe stock prices will rise over the next 12 months, marking the highest level of confidence since the question was first posed in 1987. This optimism is largely attributed to expectations surrounding a potential second term for Donald Trump and economic policies reminiscent of the Roaring Twenties. Analysts note that consumer confidence in the stock market is at an all-time high, with contrasting sentiments observed in other surveys, such as the American Association of Individual Investors, which shows a significant percentage of bearish responses. The current sentiment reflects a historical peak in optimism, raising questions about market valuations and potential future corrections.