Bond Sell-Off Pushes Corporate Borrowing Costs to 2007 Highs
A global bond sell-off has pushed corporate and government borrowing costs to their highest levels in nearly 20 years.
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Study: Mergers Cut Costs but Rarely Lower Consumer Prices
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Rising Borrowing Costs Squeeze Firms as Basel Rules Loom
JPMorgan warns Basel III rules may curb small business credit as global bond sell-offs push borrowing costs to multi-decade highs.