borrowing

Example Sentences

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But Georgieva said policymakers shouldn’t be in a rush to raise borrowing costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

It’s hard to account for the aggressive lending of nonbank financial players, the wild stock-market prices of technology companies, and pockets of hidden borrowing and investing that are difficult to measure.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Low borrowing costs often lead to a weaker dollar, because non-U.S. bonds offer foreign investors juicier yields.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The two-week cease-fire agreed between the U.S. and Iran has left investors less worried that major central banks will raise borrowing costs this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“Your parents aren’t particularly generous with you, are they? But you’re so scrupulous about not borrowing money that it’s rather silly.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt