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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Sagittarius daily horoscope for 14 February 2026 suggests favorable outcomes through friends, advises against borrowing money and travel, encourages happiness in married life, and stresses the importance of controlling expenses while business conditions remain favorable.

The Polish parliament passed the SAFE program enabling joint borrowing for armaments, igniting a political dispute about its implications and the president's potential veto.

A new report from Sweden's Fiscal Policy Council strongly criticizes the government's fiscal policy for relying too heavily on borrowing instead of addressing long-term budget sustainability.

Russia's external debt has surged to nearly $62 billion, its highest level in two decades, mainly due to increased borrowing for the war against Ukraine.

The Polish Sejm has adopted the SAFE law, establishing a financial instrument to facilitate state borrowing for defense projects totaling €43.7 billion, of which over 80% is earmarked for the domestic defense industry.

Today's Virgo horoscope advises avoiding borrowing, suggests success in competitive exams for students, and emphasizes mental wellness and persistence in communication.

Leading German security politicians are advocating for a rapid enhancement of European defense capabilities, sparking a debate on how to finance it.

Hyogo Prefecture has announced a budget plan for the fiscal year 2026, indicating a return to borrowing status due to financial strain.

During the informal EU Summit, leaders discuss strategies to enhance competitiveness and strengthen the Single Market amid geopolitical challenges.

The ECB has urged EU leaders to establish permanent eurobonds to strengthen the European economy during an upcoming summit.

Nigeria's Finance Minister, Wale Edun, emphasizes the need for the country to decrease its reliance on external borrowing and focus on building a sustainable domestic revenue base.

Nigeria's Finance Minister, Wale Edun, emphasizes the need to reduce reliance on borrowing and strengthen domestic revenue to ensure sustainable development.

French President Emmanuel Macron criticized the EU-Mercosur agreement as a bad deal and advocated for the establishment of a joint borrowing mechanism in the EU to strengthen its economy and challenge the dominance of the US dollar.

French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed the establishment of a joint borrowing mechanism within the European Union to enhance investment capabilities and challenge the dominance of the dollar.

The Leo daily horoscope for February 10, 2026, indicates success in competitions, caution against borrowing, a need for patience, potential financial gains, increased work efficiency, and business profits.

UK borrowing costs increased following the resignations of two key aides to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, raising concerns about his leadership.

Nigerian manufacturers reduced their bank loans by N1.44 trillion in 2025 due to high borrowing costs and unfavorable economic conditions.

Today's Cancer horoscope advises caution in decision-making, suggests overcoming enemies, recommends avoiding borrowing, encourages support from family, and indicates good health.

The article discusses the legal implications of borrowing loyalty cards, emphasizing that using another person's loyalty points without consent could be considered theft under Lithuanian law.

A landmark Supreme Court decision changes the way interest is calculated on loans under the Katseli law, likely resulting in refunds for borrowers who have overpaid.

Today's Virgo horoscope suggests an increase in valor, a day for completing unfinished tasks, the opening of paths for advancement, advising caution in borrowing and transactions, and making decisions by listening to one's inner voice without rushing in business matters.

The Bank of England has decided to maintain interest rates at 3.75% despite rising unemployment and falling inflation, disappointing expectations for lower borrowing costs amid a weakening economy.

The Bank of England has decided to maintain the interest rate at 3.75%, affecting borrowing costs and savings rates for consumers.

The Greek Bank Association announced improved conversion terms at a fixed interest rate of 2.3% for borrowers with disabilities, categorizing them as receiving a 50% benefit.

Today's horoscope for Libra indicates increased expenses, advice against changing jobs, the necessity to focus on work, winning over enemies, caution against borrowing, and potential business losses.

The UK may benefit from a €90bn EU loan for Ukraine if it contributes to the borrowing costs, potentially increasing opportunities for British firms to provide defense supplies.

A Swedish diplomat had contact with Jeffrey Epstein for several years, including borrowing his New York apartment, according to new documents from the Epstein investigation.

The EU indicated that key allies could gain greater access if they make a 'fair and proportionate financial contribution to borrowing costs,' facilitating vital funding for Kyiv amid the approaching fourth anniversary of the war.