borrowing

Example Sentences

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Money markets are reacting to hopes of a long-term truce in the war so the recent rapid rise in borrowing costs has halted and is now starting to reverse.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

He had stressed the need to lower borrowing costs to aid a deteriorating jobs market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Huw Pill said there are risks in waiting too long to raise borrowing costs because the ultimate impact on inflation might not be evident soon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

European central bankers reaffirmed their willingness to raise borrowing costs if they see second-round effects or signs that higher energy bills are prompting higher wage demands and lifting prices of goods and services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Americans have loaded up on expensive toys largely by borrowing and charging.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times