drag down
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Major macroeconomic events, whether it is a war in the Middle East or tariffs on imports, can scramble Wall Street forecasts, spook investors and drag down stock prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Growing fears about a wave of credit defaults might drag down prices across the whole market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
In his annual letter to shareholders, the JPMorgan Chase chief executive warned that the war could drag down financial markets even further if interest rates start to rise.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
Still, any drop in oil prices is likely to drag down shares in Chevron and Exxon.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
His senses were disordered; all he knew was hold tight and drag down.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
