crimp

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According to Charlie McElligott, a strategist at Nomura, the big concern in the market right now is that higher energy prices could crimp global demand and employment.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

However, the renewed depreciation of the dollar, alongside cheaper Chinese exports into Europe, could crimp eurozone inflation further.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

For instance, Wedbush’s Bryson noted that Intel faces risks around rising memory costs, which could affect the company’s margins and crimp demand for personal computers.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

If the squeeze does last, it could eventually even crimp the margins of AI hardware companies like Nvidia.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

If she and Grandpa were romancing, it sure would put a crimp in things to have Jealousy Incarnate underfoot.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns