borrowing

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That risks leaving the public more in the dark at a time when inflation and borrowing costs both are concerns, and there’s anxiety around artificial intelligence and the economy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

“Growth at this level will do little to ease the pressures on the Chancellor, as government borrowing remains elevated and tax revenues fall short of spending commitments,” Nellis said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Rate volatility hurts market liquidity, raises borrowing costs for households and companies, and ripples through the stock market.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

He added: "Irresponsible borrowing only puts that at risk. Taking these decisions is never easy."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

This, then, was how Voldemort had tested the defenses surrounding the Horcrux: by borrowing a disposable creature, a house-elf...

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling