weigh on

Example Sentences

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Consumer sentiment in Germany edged lower as uncertainty weighed on confidence despite better recent news on the wider economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Experts said the data showed more affordable areas were continuing to attract buyers, even as higher mortgages and economic uncertainty weighed on demand elsewhere.

From BBC

U.S. home-price growth slowed to its lowest annual level in over a decade as mortgage rates and inflation continued to weigh on home buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Methanol prices are weakening, while softer construction and automotive demand is weighing on the specialties segment, she adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

The probe into the alleged misuse of billions in public funds has roiled the Southeast Asian economy since it came to light in late July, weighing on the peso and market sentiment.

From The Wall Street Journal