affecting
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But beyond that, geopolitics has become a much more important factor affecting the stock market, particularly hot tech stocks.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
“They just can’t compete, and it’s really affecting us,” he said of local fertilizer producers, often subject to buyouts.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
Despite being one of Africa's largest energy producers, Nigeria continues to face chronic power shortages, with frequent blackouts affecting homes and businesses across the country.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
“Depending on the duration and how the situation in the Middle East develops, there could be broader implications for supply chains and macroeconomic conditions affecting demand patterns,” SIA said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
I had not been fully aware of how deeply the turmoil at school was affecting me.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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