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

Tigers eat grazing animals in the forest, which has the knock-on effect of allowing mangroves to grow and thus help protect coastlines from erosion and storms.

From Barron's • Apr. 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

But the committee was also told the delay could have a knock-on effect on the delivery date of some systems, such as new mine sweeping technology.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026