borrowing

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Berlin has earmarked hundreds of billions of euros for rearmament over the coming decade, exempting most defence spending from strict constitutional borrowing limits.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

Higher borrowing costs tend to hurt tech stocks because they make yield-bearing investments like bonds more attractive and chip away at future cash flows.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

The Bank of Russia lowered borrowing costs for a ninth straight meeting, saying further reductions are possible following an economic contraction it sees as temporary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Burnham has pledged to revive the economy but also stick to the current government's own rules on borrowing and spending.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

She thought about borrowing some metal scaffolding from above to use as a fire pole, but it was all bolted in place.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan