News · FX & macro · BBC Business · Tue, Sep 22, 2026 8:00 AM

Borrowing surge puts pressure on chancellor ahead of Budget - market briefing

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OpenBook briefing: Borrowing surge puts pressure on chancellor ahead of Budget. What it means for equities, FX and crypto traders.

OpenBook market desk: Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.

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