weigh on

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“ARB’s calendar year-to-date sales remain below the prior corresponding period, impacted by inconsistent manufacturer supply and elevated fuel prices, which will weigh on demand for ARB’s Australian Aftermarket operations in 2H26,” says analyst James Casey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Recent data, however, only shows “stabilization,” he said, pointing to decelerating wage growth, eroding real incomes and ongoing inflation pressures as factors likely to weigh on growth and drive Treasury yields lower.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

There is probably upside to be recognized for 2027, he said in a Wednesday note, but Broadcom’s “seeming unwillingness to lean into” it will likely weigh on the stock in the near-term.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The subindex tracking service activity rose to 50.3 from April’s 49.6, while the construction subindex stood at 48.8, compared with 48.0 in the prior month as a festering property slump continued to weigh on growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

‘Aeons of pain and disappointment weigh on you.’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan