HSSterästens
HSSterästens is a Swedish term that refers to the concept of "high-speed, short-term interest rates," often used in discussions about monetary policy and financial markets. The phrase is derived from the Swedish Central Bank (Riksbank) and is closely associated with its approach to managing interest rates, particularly during periods of economic uncertainty or financial instability.
The term gained prominence during the 2008 global financial crisis when the Riksbank implemented an unconventional
HSSterästens specifically highlights the Riksbank’s strategy of maintaining very low or negative short-term interest rates for
Critics of this approach argue that persistently low interest rates can lead to financial imbalances, such