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AI borrowers face tough sell in risky corners of US credit market - Reuters
AI borrowers face tough sell in risky corners of US credit market Reuters
September 30, 2026IMF tells advanced economies to 'bring debt down' as borrowing costs rise
In an interview with the BBC, Kristalina Georgieva says economic shocks had pushed "debt levels up like a staircase not to heaven".
September 22, 2026UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget
Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'
August 21, 2026UK Treasury working on scope for extra borrowing, The Times says - Reuters
UK Treasury working on scope for extra borrowing, The Times says Reuters
August 5, 2026UK government borrowing falls in June
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.
July 21, 2026EXCLUSIVE: India aims to make it easier to short by nearly doubling stocks eligible for borrowing, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: India aims to make it easier to short by nearly doubling stocks eligible for borrowing, sources say Reuters
July 6, 2026Borrowed money fueling US stock rally is getting more expensive - Reuters
Borrowed money fueling US stock rally is getting more expensive Reuters
June 29, 2026UK borrowing in May surges by more than expected
Borrowing is the difference between spending and income from taxes.
June 19, 2026IMF warns Nigeria of risks in $5 billion swap deal with UAE lender - Reuters
IMF warns Nigeria of risks in $5 billion swap deal with UAE lender Reuters
June 9, 2026Borrowing in April hit highest level since Covid
Borrowing was higher than expected last month and retail sales fell as fuel prices surged.
May 22, 2026UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook
The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit.
April 23, 2026German debt brake reform won't happen during current government term, Bild reports - Reuters
German debt brake reform won't happen during current government term, Bild reports Reuters
April 11, 2026Warning UK borrowing rise makes energy bill help harder
Economists say UK government finances are in a worse position than before the government's last energy support package in 2022.
March 20, 2026UK government finances better than expected in January
The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.
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IMF tells advanced economies to 'bring debt down' as borrowing costs rise
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the IMF, issued a warning on debt levels at the UN general assembly meeting in New York City. The world's advanced economies including the UK and US need to
UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget
The government borrowed more than expected in July, according to figures published as Chancellor John Healey draws up his first Budget. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said borrowing, the ga
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UK government borrowing lower than expected in June
The UK government borrowed slightly less than expected in June, according to official figures published as new prime minister Andy Burnham began setting out measures to cut living costs for households
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Monday briefing: Is the bond market making Britain ungovernable?
In today’s newsletter: The fate of Liz Truss is a warning to any PM thinking of implementing radical economic reform. But does the need to appease the market mean real change is always out of reach?
Bond sell-off over Iran war drives borrowing costs
G7 bond yields are hitting multi-decade highs because of the Iran war. European, Japanese, UK, and US government borrowing costs all rose after US President Donald Trump’s threats toward Iran pushed o
IMF urges UK to ‘stay the course’ on borrowing amid Starmer uncertainty
Washington-based fund praises Rachel Reeves for aiming to cut budget deficit as it upgrades growth forecasts The International Monetary Fund has urged Britain to “stay the course” to cut government b
IMF warns Nigeria of risks in $5 billion swap deal with UAE lender
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UK borrowing rises to 24.3 billion pounds in April
Borrowing during the month rose 25 per cent from April last year to 24.3 billion pounds, the second-highest borrowing figure for April on record, official data showed on Friday. Reeves is under press
UK public sector borrowing tops OBR view in April; retail sales down
Published on 05/22/2026 at 02:16 am EDT (Alliance News) - UK public sector borrowing was higher than expected last month, numbers on Friday showed, while retail sales were shy of
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Borrowing in April hit highest level since Covid
UK public sector borrowing last month hit the highest total for April since the Covid pandemic in 2020, highlighting the challenges facing the government. Borrowing, the difference between spending a
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The UK government reduced the public deficit in the 12 months to the end of March, AFP reports citing official data, but the Middle East war risks triggering increases to borrowing. The Office for Na
Boost for Reeves as government borrowing drops – but Iran war means worse is to come
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UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook
Annual UK government borrowing has fallen to a three-year low, but analysts do not expect the improvement to last because of the impact of the Iran war. Borrowing, the difference between spending and
German debt brake reform won't happen during current government term, Bild reports
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Warning UK borrowing rise makes energy bill help harder
An unexpected rise in UK borrowing and higher government debt costs means government help with energy bills, which are predicted to rise due to the Iran war, is less likely, economists have said. Bor