Quantifying Informational Linkages in a Global Model of Currency Spot Markets

45 Pages Posted: 29 May 2014 Last revised: 15 Feb 2015

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Matthew Greenwood-Nimmo

University of Melbourne; Australian National University (ANU) - Centre for Applied Macroeconomic Analysis (CAMA)

Viet Hoang Nguyen

University of Melbourne - Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic & Social Research

Yongcheol Shin

University of York (UK) - Department of Economics and Related Studies

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Date Written: February 13, 2015

Abstract

We develop a global vector autoregressive model to study the transmission of information between currency spot markets. Our model accounts for both simultaneous and dynamic interactions between exchange rates and order flows using historical data from the Reuters Dealing 2000-1 platform for the period May-August 1996. By analysing the network topography of the system, we find that currency markets are intricately linked and that the Deutsche Mark and the Yen exert a leading influence over the European currencies. Furthermore, using a novel technique we find that the Yen and Sterling act as safe haven currencies.

Suggested Citation

Greenwood-Nimmo, Matthew and Nguyen, Viet Hoang and Shin, Yongcheol, Quantifying Informational Linkages in a Global Model of Currency Spot Markets (February 13, 2015). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2443243 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2443243

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Viet Hoang Nguyen

University of Melbourne - Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic & Social Research ( email )

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Yongcheol Shin

University of York (UK) - Department of Economics and Related Studies ( email )

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United Kingdom

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