Its museums, its government buildings, its statuary and inscriptions express confidence, expansiveness and a commitment to progress.

Others express confidence that the affordability checks imposed on homebuyers should help them cope with higher mortgage repayments.

I wanted the statue to express confidence without being stern, strength without being static.

He expressed confidence that the bank would meet the regulations without having to beg for state help.

Since listing, the shares have dropped almost 5%, but analysts have expressed confidence in the outlook for the stock in the longer term.