2006
DOI: 10.1016/j.jeconom.2005.01.011
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The macroeconomy and the yield curve: a dynamic latent factor approach

Abstract: We estimate a model that summarizes the yield curve using latent factors (specifically, level, slope, and curvature) and also includes observable macroeconomic variables (specifically, real activity, inflation, and the monetary policy instrument). Our goal is to provide a characterization of the dynamic interactions between the macroeconomy and the yield curve. We find strong evidence of the effects of macro variables on future movements in the yield curve and evidence for a reverse influence as well. We also … Show more

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“…These authors focus on exploiting predictability in a global bond portfolio and hence in the level of interest rates, but they do not try to exploit predictability on other dimensions of the shape of the yield curve such as slope and curvature. Our work is also related to research based on joint macrofinance modeling strategy of the term structure of interest rates (e.g., Ang and Piazzesi [2003], Diebold, Rudebusch, andAruoba [2005], or Rudebusch and Wu [2004]).Like Pesaran and Timmermann [1995], we investigate the predictability of bond portfolio returns using a robust recursive modeling approach based on multifactor models. Dolan [1999] argues that the curvature parameter of the yield curve, estimated using the Nelson-Siegel [1987] model, can be predicted using simple parsimonious models, and shows these forecasts have investment significance in the selection of bullet over barbell portfolios.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…These authors focus on exploiting predictability in a global bond portfolio and hence in the level of interest rates, but they do not try to exploit predictability on other dimensions of the shape of the yield curve such as slope and curvature. Our work is also related to research based on joint macrofinance modeling strategy of the term structure of interest rates (e.g., Ang and Piazzesi [2003], Diebold, Rudebusch, andAruoba [2005], or Rudebusch and Wu [2004]).Like Pesaran and Timmermann [1995], we investigate the predictability of bond portfolio returns using a robust recursive modeling approach based on multifactor models. Dolan [1999] argues that the curvature parameter of the yield curve, estimated using the Nelson-Siegel [1987] model, can be predicted using simple parsimonious models, and shows these forecasts have investment significance in the selection of bullet over barbell portfolios.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Diebold, Rudebusch & Aruoba (2006), estudian las relaciones entre el nivel con la inflación, y la pendiente con la brecha del producto. Rudebusch & Wu (2004), lo hacen entre el nivel y las expectativas de inflación y la pendiente con la tasa de política monetaria.…”
Section: Estructura De Tasas Discretas Y Expectativas De Inflación Y unclassified
“…From an essential macro-economic context -due to the variables which interact with the fee structure, Diebold, Rudebusch & Aruoba (2006), study the relationships between the level and the inflation and also with the product gap slope. Rudebusch & Wu (2004), study this among the level, the inflation expectaperiods and they are compared to real rated, in order to observe how relevant the adjustment is to the model.…”
Section: Discrete Rates Inflation Expectations and Economic Activitymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Monetary policy has a strong effect on interest rates, bond returns, and risk (see Diebold et al [2005]; Diebold et al [2006]; Piazzesi [2005]). In developed economies, the short-term rate is usually the policy target; the U.S. fed funds rate is one example.…”
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confidence: 99%