weigh on

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Economists widely expect that the spike in gasoline prices—hovering above an average of $4 per gallon nationwide on Friday—will dampen consumer spending and likely weigh on economic growth in the second quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The difference between $3.98 per gallon and $4.02 per gallon is minimal in practice, but the jump is a bit of a psychological barrier for consumers that could weigh on optimism and spending.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“Leonard stepping down from the Board could further weigh on the stock in the near term, though not to the same extent as his health-related resignation last September,” Kwan says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

This time, risks stem from potential supply disruptions via the Strait of Hormuz, which could weigh on global growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“I very often think that all the costs of painting weigh on you,” Vincent writes to Theo.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman