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Long-term borrowing costs in the UK reached 5.85% on Tuesday, the highest since June 2007, as investors worry about inflation. Rising oil prices are a main reason for the surge, with Brent crude surpassing $90 a barrel following Middle East tensions. Higher borrowing costs could mean higher mortgage rates for consumers and companies.
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