weigh on

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The recent spate of higher international oil prices are also expected to reaccelerate inflation and further weigh on consumers.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Higher energy costs could both weigh on Japan’s economy and boost underlying inflation, complicating the BOJ’s policy steering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Capital Economics said that while higher inflation risks and energy shortages will weigh on growth, the RBI is likely to hold rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

That could continue to weigh on asset prices for some time, as realized volatility in the equity market — that is, the actual size of daily swings in stocks — has started to pick up.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 29, 2026

“You knew she would. Why are you letting that weigh on your decision?”

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner