dampening

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Shares of Marsh and other insurance brokers have been hit for two reasons: a potential AI threat to brokerage and consulting services, and a more competitive P&C pricing environment, which is dampening revenue growth.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

"These increases are likely to weigh on disposable incomes, dampening demand and posing a significant challenge to economic activity over the coming months."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

In the wake of the immigration raids last summer, many of their potential patrons refrained from hosting celebrations, dampening their business.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

This hits the economy in two ways: boosting inflation and dampening disposable income which curtails growth.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

“Oh, right,” Sahil said, his mood dampening noticeably as we made our way through the crowd and the noise.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon