borrowing

Example Sentences

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A benchmark for borrowing costs across the economy, the yield on the 10-year note is now above 4.5%, up more than a half a percentage point from before the Iran conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Instead of subtracting spending from income, it adds up what households did with their money or how much households accumulated in assets net of new borrowing.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

While a strong jobs market is usually good news for the economy, it means the Federal Reserve is less likely to cut borrowing costs anytime soon.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The Google equity offering comes on the heels of a Big Tech borrowing spree.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

“Oh! So you’re borrowing money. Another poor practice to teach your son.”

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins