2022
DOI: 10.1111/manc.12416
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Currency returns and systematic risk

Abstract: We investigate the relationship between currency excess returns and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in a Consumption Capital Asset Pricing Model. GDPs are observable systematic risk factors in our asset pricing equations. The correlation between the unobservable systematic factors is explored by Seemingly Unrelated Regressions estimations. The sample comprises the period from 1999:M01 to 2019:M12 and 48 countries. Results show that GDP growth risk is significant for most currency pairs and portfolios.We also find… Show more

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“…. As highlighted by Gonçalves et al (2022), CT consists of taking long positions in currencies with high nominal interest rates and short positions in currencies with low nominal interest rates. This strategy yields a positive return if the depreciation of the high-interest rate currency is not sufficient to offset the interest rate differential.…”
Section: Stmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…. As highlighted by Gonçalves et al (2022), CT consists of taking long positions in currencies with high nominal interest rates and short positions in currencies with low nominal interest rates. This strategy yields a positive return if the depreciation of the high-interest rate currency is not sufficient to offset the interest rate differential.…”
Section: Stmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For a comprehensive overview of this issue in equity literature, refer to the works of Cochrane (2017), Savov (2011), Constantinides and Duffie (1996), Epstein and Zin (1991), Constantinides (1990). Similarly, in the foreign exchange literature, researchers such as Gonçalves et al (2022), Ferreira and Moore (2015), Burnside (2011), Lustig and Verdelhan (2011) have also acknowledged and discussed this issue. Yogo (2006) provides a seminal contribution.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%