borrowing

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The aim would be to bolster a stagnant labor market and drum up demand in key areas of the economy such as housing that have suffered from high borrowing costs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

In addition, bond market yields have risen since the start of the conflict, pushing borrowing costs higher for the government, households and businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 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

My mom borrowing toilet paper rolls from work.

From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate