knock-on effect
Example Sentences
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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
"Jet fuel prices will have a knock-on effect everywhere because if the price of fuel goes up and planes are cancelled, the airports will struggle as well", Western said.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
The government has not yet cut supplies, but as imports grow more expensive, there will be a knock-on effect on food prices.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
“It’s not just the fridge. It’s the whole knock-on effect too.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
One big knock-on effect is an increase in interest rates, which usually rise in tandem with oil prices.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026
