push up

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Many economists say this leaves India with little choice but to accept some economic pain: external shocks such as higher oil prices inevitably push up costs, weaken currencies and dampen consumer demand.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Susquehanna analyst James Friedman reiterated a $2,400 target ahead of earnings, citing the company’s robust growth, while recent fuel price increases will likely only push up logistics costs in the mid-single digit range.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

That’s even as Wall Street analysts continued to push up their profit forecasts for the largest U.S. companies heading into earnings season.

From MarketWatch • May 3, 2026

Such moves would push up global oil prices and risk angering Beijing, which has spent years trying to insulate itself from supply disruptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

“Dude, I really think it’s fine. I mean, we’ve only lost like five minutes. We don’t even have to push up the cruising speed.”

From "Paper Towns" by John Green