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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Libra Zodiac Sign

Today's Libra horoscope advises avoiding borrowing money, being cautious of conflicts with loved ones, and warns to stay clear of negative thoughts, while students are likely to succeed in exams and there are prospects for business profits.

Mar 22 โ€ข 20:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Debt Brake: Big Loan, Small Effect

The article discusses how the German government's recent borrowing for investments has largely failed to translate into actual investments, with a significant portion being spent on electoral gifts instead.

Mar 21 โ€ข 17:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Indebted Families: Delinquency Exceeded 10% for the First Time in Banks in January

The delinquency rate on loans to families in Argentina has reached 10.6% for the first time as reported by the Central Bank, reflecting a significant increase in borrowing issues.

Mar 21 โ€ข 17:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Telegraph
National & Local

How can I pay for home improvements? A guide to borrowing and alternatives

UK homeowners, especially those aged 55 and over, are increasingly considering borrowing options for home renovations due to rising costs and increased spending on home maintenance post-pandemic.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

UK borrowing rises unexpectedly to ยฃ14.3bn in February

Britain's public sector net borrowing rose to ยฃ14.3 billion in February, exceeding forecasts and raising concerns over the potential impact of the Iran conflict on government finances.

Mar 20 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Aries Zodiac

Today's Aries horoscope advises caution in actions, discourages borrowing or lending, encourages positive thinking, emphasizes relationship management, and suggests paying attention to health and diet due to potential business losses.

Mar 19 โ€ข 20:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Special Fund Misused: High Debt, Low Investments

A recent report reveals that less than a quarter of new government borrowing is actually being invested in infrastructure, contradicting the government's optimistic claims.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

What to do and what not to do on the day of Trayodashi

On Trayodashi, it is auspicious to seek blessings from Lord Hanuman, while one should avoid borrowing money to prevent future hardships.

Mar 17 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Taurus Horoscope

The daily horoscope for Taurus indicates improved work conditions, reduced tension, and increased confidence, while advising against borrowing money and suggesting the need to control growing expenses.

Mar 16 โ€ข 20:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Some Santander customers to be worse off after announcement

Santander is increasing mortgage rates, which will negatively impact some borrowers, with new deals seeing hikes of up to 0.35 percentage points.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:19 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda's Public Debt Surpasses Shs130tn

Uganda's public debt has exceeded 130 trillion Shillings, primarily due to an increase in domestic debt issuances.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The borrowing capacity of Estonians is at a high level โ€” two people earning an average salary can jointly purchase their dream home

Many individuals underestimate their borrowing capacity, believing that their dream home is out of reach, but joint applications for loans significantly increase affordability.

Mar 16 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Pisces

Today's horoscope for Pisces advises avoiding borrowing money, refraining from long-distance travel, managing rising expenses, making decisions based on friends' advice, boosting self-confidence, and being cautious of potential business losses.

Mar 15 โ€ข 20:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Market: Whatโ€ฆ woke up the share of MIG

The reduction of โ‚ฌ14.7 million in MIG's net borrowing, resulting from the sale of a property in Belgrade, positively impacted its stock price, which rose by 7.1% to โ‚ฌ3.32.

Mar 14 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Interest in borrowing money for home purchases is declining - except in the capital

Interest in borrowing money for housing purchases is decreasing in Denmark, with the exception of the capital city.

Mar 13 โ€ข 06:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

War and Oil 'Bleed' Bonds: 2026 Gains Erased, Borrowing Costs Rise

Geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East is significantly impacting bond markets, erasing gains and increasing borrowing costs.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

US borrowed $1 trillion in five months

The US government has rapidly increased its debt, borrowing $1 trillion in just five months, leading to growing concerns over sustainability.

Mar 11 โ€ข 16:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Bonds: Panic sales in debt markets - borrowing costs rise for Greece

Panic selling in international bond markets is driving yields to yearly highs, spurred by fears of a new inflation shock following escalating Middle East conflict and rising energy prices.

Mar 10 โ€ข 05:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Capricorn

The daily horoscope for Capricorn suggests potential conflicts, advises against lending or borrowing money, warns of enemies, promises comfort from children, highlights the need to pay attention to health, and indicates possible business losses.

Mar 9 โ€ข 20:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Have we waited 10 years for this?

The article critiques Bruno Mars' artistic depth and discusses the concept of artistic borrowing versus stealing in music and art.

Mar 9 โ€ข 06:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€˜Loyalty Theoryโ€™ โ€˜Sergeant Theoryโ€™ Ads Lead to 20% Yearly Loans... Active-duty Soldiers' Loans Total 24.2 Billion Won

Active-duty soldiers are reportedly borrowing from private lenders at high-interest rates, with debts totaling 24.2 billion won.

Mar 8 โ€ข 05:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nigerians repaid N1.33tn personal loans in one year โ€“ CBN

Nigerians repaid approximately N1.33 trillion in personal loans over the course of a year, reflecting a sharp decline in consumer borrowing as reported by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Mar 8 โ€ข 01:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Piotr Arak: The SAFE program, or borrowing with a neighbor

The article discusses Poland's SAFE program, presented by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, aimed at improving the financial capabilities of the Polish Army.

Mar 6 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China pledges โ€˜iron disciplineโ€™ to tackle debt risks as US borrowing under Trump surges

China is intensifying efforts to manage its debt amid rising global debt levels, pledging strict measures to handle financial risks while addressing its own economic challenges.

Mar 5 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

UK borrowing costs jump again on fears Iran conflict will curb growth

UK borrowing costs have risen due to investor fears that the Iran conflict will negatively impact economic growth and inflation.

Mar 3 โ€ข 18:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

You can borrow seeds at the library in Poreฤ

The library in Poreฤ, Croatia, has introduced a seed borrowing service, allowing residents to borrow seeds for their gardens and contribute to the preservation of old varieties.

Mar 2 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa Is Getting a Handle On Debt

The South African government anticipates improved revenue and reduced borrowing as it stabilizes debt management after years of escalating costs.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Interest: What is it and how does it control our pockets?

The article discusses how interest rates set by central banks can significantly impact personal finances and borrowing costs for individuals in different locations such as Michigan and London.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Angola's Sonangol in talks with China for $4.8 billion refinery loan

Angola's state oil company Sonangol is negotiating a $4.8 billion loan with Chinese institutions to fund a new refinery in Lobito, marking a significant shift in their borrowing practices since 2017.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Consumers' confidence is getting weaker

Consumer confidence in Finland has further declined, according to Statistics Finland, with significant implications for big purchases and borrowing.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Cancer Zodiac Sign

Today's Cancer horoscope advises caution with borrowing, suggests communicating openly with family, maintaining a healthy diet, being mindful of potential health issues, avoiding long-distance travel, and exercising care in business dealings.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Leo Zodiac Sign

Today's Leo horoscope suggests favorable developments related to government work, new encounters, and beneficial travel, while advising caution in borrowing and emphasizing supportive friendships.

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Crashing Air Ambulance from Ranchi to Delhi after Borrowing for Treatment; Many Families Left Shattered

An air ambulance crash in Jharkhand resulted in the tragic loss of seven lives, highlighting the struggles of families burdened with debt for medical treatments.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Taurus Zodiac

The daily horoscope for Taurus on February 24, 2026, suggests improvements in the workplace and increased self-confidence, while advising against borrowing money and controlling rising expenses.

Feb 23 โ€ข 20:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

K. Vaitiekลซnas welcomes the idea of ILTE borrowing residents' funds for economic growth but sees risks

K. Vaitiekลซnas supports the proposal for ILTE to borrow from citizens' funds for economic growth while expressing concerns over potential risks.

Feb 23 โ€ข 06:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Difficulties in Borrowing Money from Banks Lead to Surge in โ€˜Loan Sharksโ€™... Record New Loans in 3.5 Years

The amount of new loans from loan shark companies has surged to a 3.5-year high, indicating a growing trend of middle-to-low credit individuals turning to such lenders due to stricter regulations by the government.

Feb 23 โ€ข 02:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Pisces

Today's horoscope for Pisces advises avoiding borrowing and long-distance travel while cautioning about increased expenses and potential business losses.

Feb 22 โ€ข 20:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Gemini Zodiac Sign

Today's horoscope for Gemini indicates a day of fast-paced work with support from friends, a need to control anger, and advice to manage expenses and avoid borrowing, with an improved situation in business.

Feb 22 โ€ข 20:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Aquarius

The daily horoscope for Aquarius advises caution in borrowing and suggests potential disagreements with others, while recommending a calm demeanor at work and positive thinking.

Feb 20 โ€ข 20:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Families Now Requesting as Much Money in Mortgages as in the 2009 'Bubble'... to Buy 150,000 Fewer Homes

Spanish families are borrowing record amounts for mortgages amid a housing market boom, although they are purchasing significantly fewer homes than in 2009.

Feb 20 โ€ข 00:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

COFIX in January Decreases by 0.12%p... Adjustable Mortgage Rates Drop for the First Time in Five Months

In January, Korea's COFIX, the benchmark for floating mortgage rates, fell for the first time in five months, indicating potential lower borrowing costs for consumers.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Credit loan interest rates in banks rise to over 4% for the first time in 14 months... What about stock investment debt?

Bank credit loan interest rates have risen above 4% for the first time in 14 months, prompting concerns about the impact on stock investment borrowing.

Feb 18 โ€ข 06:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Tinubu calls for fairer African financial system

President Bola Tinubu advocates for a more equitable global financial system, emphasizing the need to address the disproportionate borrowing costs faced by African nations due to skewed assessments by credit rating agencies.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Capricorn

The daily horoscope for Capricorn on February 18, 2026, advises avoiding borrowing, predicts success in court cases, suggests an increase in family happiness, promises educational achievements, and hints at potential failures in business.

Feb 17 โ€ข 20:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Credit card rates hit 'eye watering' record high amid 'toxic mix' warning

Credit card rates in the UK have reached a record high, significantly impacting millions of customers with unprecedented borrowing costs.

Feb 17 โ€ข 18:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What effect will the eclipse have on Virgo individuals?

The eclipse in the sixth house of Virgo may impact health, finances, and legal matters, urging Virgo individuals to take special care of their health and avoid borrowing or taking excessive loans to prevent financial losses.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Let the reserves of the Funds be well

The recent confrontation between central banker Yannis Stournaras and former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has highlighted an overlooked issue regarding the 'borrowing' of the state from pension funds.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

If they borrowed all the boilers, they control up to half of consumption in the Czech Republic

The article discusses the significant impact that borrowing boilers could have on energy consumption in the Czech Republic.

Feb 17 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FG to borrow N800bn via February bonds

Nigeria's Debt Management Office plans to raise N800 billion through bond auctions in February 2026, marking a significant increase from the previous year's offerings.

Feb 17 โ€ข 00:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Libra Sign

Today's Libra horoscope suggests increased self-confidence, support from a partner, harmony in the family, busyness at work, a warning against lending and borrowing, and the need for more time in business.

Feb 15 โ€ข 20:38 UTC

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