knock-on effect

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One knock-on effect might be that farmers plant less for fear of losing crops to a strong El Niño, making its impact on ag commodity prices a self-fulfilling prophecy, Marex says.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Experts say its cost will rise further -- with a knock-on effect on inflation -- as long as trade through the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Global oil prices have skyrocketed since supply via the waterway came to a near-total halt, with fears there could be a knock-on effect on the price of food, medicine and other goods if left unresolved.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“It’s not just the fridge. It’s the whole knock-on effect too.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

One big knock-on effect is an increase in interest rates, which usually rise in tandem with oil prices.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026