knock-on effect
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Energy costs, not just of oil but also of gas in winter, hit both production and consumption and have a knock-on effect on economic growth.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Winchcomb says some of the "dithering" may be because of the potential knock-on effect of any legislation for users of mobility scooters.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Rewards credit cards have drawn criticism from consumer advocates and lawmakers over the high fees merchants must pay to accept them—and the knock-on effect that has on prices, even for shoppers who pay in cash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
San Francisco’s surging tech industry, which is getting a burst of new business around artificial intelligence, may even have a knock-on effect on Los Angeles-area real estate, Haze said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
One knock-on effect might be that farmers plant less for fear of losing crops to a strong El Niño, making its impact on ag commodity prices a self-fulfilling prophecy, Marex says.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026
