borrowing

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The central bank might even raise borrowing costs in 2026, which would be bad news for businesses, potential home buyers and other consumers seeking loans.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Higher borrowing costs tend to dampen demand, helping to bring down inflation.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Several ECB officials have been laying the groundwork for an increase in borrowing costs in their public remarks.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The prospect of higher borrowing costs hit companies big and small, with the Russell 2000 index of smaller companies losing 3.5%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The block’s keeplock officer, instead of borrowing my keys and ushering the inmates to their cells, called, “They’re back,” when he came through the gate and then disappeared.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover