borrowing

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Treasury note—a benchmark for borrowing costs across the economy—settled at 4.595%, its highest closing level since February 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Traders are pricing in a 48% chance that the central bank raises borrowing costs at least once by the end of the year, according to the CME FedWatch tool.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

UK government borrowing costs have reached a new high and the pound has fallen as the battle for the Labour leadership took another twist with Andy Burnham's decision to fight a by-election.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The recent climb in borrowing costs will add to interest costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Caesar seemed to be borrowing a page from Cleopatra’s traditions that blurred the lines between human and divine beings.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby