The phrase "potential headwinds" refers to possible obstacles or difficulties that could arise in the future. It suggests that there may be challenges that could slow down or negatively affect a certain situation or outcome. Full definition
Looking ahead to the second half of the year, Yun says the fallout from the U.K.'s decision to leave the European Union breeds both immediate opportunity as well as potential headwinds for the U.S. housing market. (nar.realtor)
Talk about a green light situation, leading up to last Friday's release of the February employment data, the investing landscape had three forces acting as potential headwinds to an otherwise secular bullish trend — increasing interest rates, rising inflation and global trade tariffs. (humanevents.com)
«The Canadian economy is still facing potential headwinds from NAFTA renegotiations, U.S. tax cuts and new mortgage rules,» Mendes wrote in a note to clients. (canadianbusiness.com)