weighing

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The on-again, off-again talks between the U.S. and Iran have led to oil prices sliding—and oil stocks were weighing on the S&P 500 and the Dow.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Oil stocks moved lower along with oil prices, weighing on the S&P 500 and the Dow.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

But the state’s lawyers couldn’t present a coherent theory as to why; they couldn’t actually explain: Here is exactly what we think states should do when weighing multiple IQ scores.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

If Warsh ends up too dovish, which would be hard to do given that monetary policy is decided by committee, real yields will fall, weighing on the dollar.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

But none of those could hold a candle to my troubles, weighing down that clothesline like a sack full of bricks.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor