drag on

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But with firmer headline inflation and a higher baseline price for oil expected to linger for several months, barring any major reversals, the drag on growth is baked in at this point.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The cease-fire means that oil is unlikely to hit $125 per barrel, which should help the U.S. avoid a broadening out of the drag on demand upmarket.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Consumer-discretionary stocks were among the biggest decliners in the S&P 500, extending a slump fueled by fears the war will drag on economic growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The oil shock threatens to drag on growth, raising energy costs for consumers and businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Although the crisis would drag on for long weeks and months after March 16, the operators had reached a turning point.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland