borrowing

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That creates a divided economy: Consumers struggle with higher prices and borrowing costs, but AI-related investment supports markets, infrastructure spending and business optimism.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Banks were funding long-term mortgage exposure with short-term borrowing.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

The European Central Bank revealed some rate setters were prepared to raise borrowing costs at its April meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Adding to the complexity, the fund reports leverage — borrowing against its assets — of 13%, which can boost returns if things go well but has the reverse effect if things go badly.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

“We could try borrowing money from our families.”

From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate