No. 12,170 in Swedish
räntechocken
"Räntechocken" refers to a sudden and significant increase in interest rates.
In a sentence
Räntechocken har påverkat många hushåll ekonomiskt.
The interest rate shock has economically affected many households.
In this sentence, 'räntechocken' refers to a sudden and impactful increase in interest rates that causes significant changes in financial situations for individuals or entities.
Efter räntechocken planerade många att minska sina utgifter.
After the interest rate shock, many planned to reduce their expenses.
Here, 'räntechocken' is used to denote an event that prompts households or individuals to reconsider their financial strategies or expenditures due to altered circumstances resulting from rising interest rates.
Debatten om räntechocken dominerade nyheterna hela veckan.
The debate about the interest rate shock dominated the news all week.
In this example, 'räntechocken' indicates a well-discussed economic phenomenon that garners widespread attention and public discussions during a specific period.
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