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Why a borrowing binge by investors is a warning sign for the stock market

Why a borrowing binge by investors is a warning sign for the stock market
MarketWatch Monday 13 July 2026, 22:19 UTC By Christine Idzelis 1 min read
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Investors are increasingly borrowing to buy stocks, a reflection of greed in the stock market as they seek to amplify returns with margin debt. The growing pile of borrowed money has some on Wall Street nervous.

Investors are increasingly borrowing to buy stocks, a reflection of greed in the stock market as they seek to amplify returns with margin debt. The growing pile of borrowed money has some on Wall Street nervous.
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