weigh on
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Still, there’s an argument to be made as higher oil prices tend to weigh on economic growth by squeezing household budgets and raising business costs.
From Barron's
Tariffs, federal policies, and demand are all weighing on the solar industry.
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Tariffs, federal policies, and demand are all weighing on the solar industry.
From Barron's
"It does weigh on us but it shouldn't," said Rogers.
From BBC
The S&P 500 lingered just below the 7000 mark throughout February, and tariff turmoil and concerns that artificial intelligence may upend the economy continue to weigh on stocks heading into March.
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