weigh on

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“The war in the Middle East will likely weigh on the global economy, including China, at least in March,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

All of this could weigh on US economic growth if the war lasts for more than a couple of weeks, he added.

From Barron's

A cold and snowy winter in the U.S., meanwhile, weighed on domestic sales in the quarter, the company said on a conference call Tuesday.

From Barron's

The company maintained its fiscal-year outlook but warned that new tariff measures, inflation and the recent conflict in the Middle East could weigh on results.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, the recent conflict in the Middle East could also weigh on consumer sentiment, Thor said.

From The Wall Street Journal