Given the Fed tightening and the resulting macro uncertainties, many were expecting below par performances, but the second quarter turned out to be better than expected in terms of earnings.
### Instruction: What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from {negative/neutral/positive}
### Input: Given the Fed tightening and the resulting macro uncertainties, many were expecting below par performances, but the second quarter turned out to be better than expected in terms of earnings.
### Response: mildly positive