pressure

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If economic activity slows further in the coming months, the Chinese government could boost investment moderately to mitigate the pressure on the economy, said Zhiwei Zhang, chief economist at Pinpoint Asset Management.

From The Wall Street Journal

The data follows a monthly inflation report last week that showed price pressures continued to build in the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Higher oil prices spurred by the conflict might also pressure regional currencies weaker, given several countries in Asia are net oil importers.

From The Wall Street Journal

This deadline puts immediate pressure on the California Dept. of Education to comply and — importantly — to provide guidance to the state’s 1,000 school systems.

From Los Angeles Times

Further price pressures and worries about a spillover of the Iranian conflict helped to drive Tuesday’s early selloff.

From MarketWatch