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Asset Markets Contagion During the Global Financial Crisis

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  • Dimitris Kenourgios

    (University of Athens, Greece)

  • Dimitrios Dimitriou

    (University of Athens, Greece)

  • Apostolos Christopoulos

    (University of Athens, Greece)

Abstract

This study investigates the contagion effects of the 2007-2009 global financial crisis across multiple asset markets and different regions. It uses daily return data of six asset classes: stocks, bonds, commodities, shipping, foreign exchange and real estate. A robust analysis of financial contagion is provided by estimating and comparing asymmetric conditional correlations among asset markets during stable and turmoil periods. Results provide evidence on the existence of a correlated-information channel as a contagion mechanism among the US stocks, real estate, commodities and emerging Brazilian bond index. The findings also support the decoupling of BRIC equity markets from the crisis, the diversification benefits of shipping and foreign exchange value of the US dollar indices, and the existence of a flight to quality mechanism from risky US assets to German bonds. This evidence has important implications for portfolio diversification strategies and the future work of policymakers.

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  • Dimitris Kenourgios & Dimitrios Dimitriou & Apostolos Christopoulos, 2013. "Asset Markets Contagion During the Global Financial Crisis," Multinational Finance Journal, Multinational Finance Journal, vol. 17(1-2), pages 49-76, March - J.
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    Keywords

    global financial crisis; asset markets; contagion; asymmetric dynamic conditional correlations.;
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    JEL classification:

    • C32 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Time-Series Models; Dynamic Quantile Regressions; Dynamic Treatment Effect Models; Diffusion Processes; State Space Models
    • F30 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - General
    • G15 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - International Financial Markets

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