weigh on

Example Sentences

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The 10-year Treasury yield has recently broken above a bullish inverse head and shoulders pattern, a move that could weigh on equities in the near term.

From Barron's

Other macro concerns, such as a weakening labor market and upcoming nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran, also weighed on market sentiment.

From MarketWatch

Weak data that bring forward rate-cut expectations would weigh on the dollar and Treasury yields.

From The Wall Street Journal

Demand for cybersecurity isn’t particularly vulnerable to a weakening economy, so soft data like Thursday’s initial jobless claims figures shouldn’t weigh on the shares.

From Barron's

They can be increased during periods of heightened volatility to reduce market risk, which increases the cost of holding positions and often weighs on prices and trading activity.

From The Wall Street Journal