weigh on
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“However, because this investment relies heavily on imported equipment, net exports will likely weigh on growth and partly offset the investment boost,” Goldman Sachs said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
Retail sales in the eurozone fell in September as high energy prices continued to weigh on consumer confidence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Ahead of the results, Michael Zhang of Citi Research said softer market sentiment and moderating equity trading activities were expected to weigh on profits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Slower growth among key trading partners, uncertainty over global trade policies and subdued commodity prices may also weigh on exports, he reckons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
And the gloom began to weigh on his spirits.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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