borrowing

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Another reason is a company called United Rentals, which has cashed in on a trend toward companies borrowing rather than buying construction equipment.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Any remaining proceeds — due to the difference between the rate on Treasurys and the anticipated return on risky investments — could be used to offset a tiny portion of the Treasury’s $25 trillion borrowing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 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

“I’m not a thief, Thackeray. I’m only borrowing it. I promise I’ll give the book back when I’ve finished it.”

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman