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The Market Microstructure of Central Bank Bond Purchases

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  • Schlepper, Kathi
  • Hofer, Heiko
  • Riordan, Ryan
  • Schrimpf, Andreas

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We study quantitative easing (QE) policies from a microstructure perspective, drawing on intraday transaction-level data for German bonds (purchased under the Eurosystem’s QE program). An initial analysis of purchase decisions reveals that portfolio managers consider liquidity and the scarcity of securities in repo markets. Suggestive of significant flow effects, we detect price impacts of purchases at high and low frequencies. We find the impact on market liquidity and functioning to be ambiguous. A higher purchase volume lowers transaction costs but has an adverse impact on order-book depth. The price impact varies with market conditions and is higher for more illiquid bonds.

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  • Schlepper, Kathi & Hofer, Heiko & Riordan, Ryan & Schrimpf, Andreas, 2020. "The Market Microstructure of Central Bank Bond Purchases," Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Cambridge University Press, vol. 55(1), pages 193-221, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:jfinqa:v:55:y:2020:i:1:p:193-221_6
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    1. Weigerding, Michael, 2023. "Long-term liquidity effects of large-scale asset purchase programs: Evidence from the euro covered bond market," International Review of Economics & Finance, Elsevier, vol. 87(C), pages 244-264.
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    9. Laséen, Stefan, 2023. "Central bank asset purchases: Insights from quantitative easing auctions of government bonds," Working Paper Series 419, Sveriges Riksbank (Central Bank of Sweden).

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