Though the rise in rates is likely acceptable to the Federal Reserve as long as it is accompanied by a durable economic recovery, it will increase borrowing costs for governments and individuals, including home-buyers.

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Mr Jones said he had also discussed other matters with the Prime Minister including "Wales' funding situation, in particular borrowing powers" and the progress of the Silk Commission, which is currently looking at whether Wales should have some degree of tax-varying powers.

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Across Manhattan there are many observers--including Bear Stearns senior officers who are in dire straits from borrowing money on the shares they never sold and face financial ruin.

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As a result, the Soviet Union will not only be a participant in all bank decisions, including the selection of bank fund recipients, it will enjoy borrowing privileges.

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Having ticked off one purchase on his London shopping list, Mr Salmond is likely to renew his focus on other items - including control of corporation tax and alcohol excise duties along with wider borrowing powers.

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The cost of borrowing for some of the eurozone's largest economies, including Italy and Spain, has shot up in recent months as lenders fear governments will not be able to pay back money they have already borrowed.

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Most hospitals, including public companies like HCA Holdings, Inc (NYSE:HCA) track productivity by borrowing from the RVU system that Medicare uses to set reimbursement rates.

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