weigh on
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Inflation and rate hikes both tend to erode the value of fixed-income assets, and weigh on prices of other financial assets like stocks.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 26, 2026
As costs continue to weigh on households and gas prices return above $4 a gallon, employers are planning pay increases for 2027 that are slightly smaller than this year.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
"Weak hiring activity is continuing to weigh on workers' bargaining power, limiting upward pressure on wages," she added.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Horton DHI -3.08%decrease; down pointing triangle cut its revenue outlook for the fiscal year as sluggish buyer demand and supply issues continue to weigh on builder sentiment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
The news seemed to weigh on his shoulders.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
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