overhang

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“If this geopolitical overhang starts to dissipate, we think we get right back to a really strong fundamental picture for the economy,” he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

That creates a real overhang for the shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The failed bid could remove a key overhang, allowing investors to refocus on Sunway’s core earnings and underlying value, she reckons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“Tonight’s deadline has been an overhang for markets early this week,” said Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise Financial.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

I made it to my hidden place, where the roofs of two buildings met underneath the overhang of a third.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss