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- Title
Trade Agreements and Financial Market Integration in Latin America and the US.
- Authors
Izaguirre, Obed Fernando; Shin, Seungho; Zirek, Duygu
- Abstract
The primary objective of this study is to examine the extent of financial integration between Latin American and US financial markets, particularly in light of recent efforts to foster integration through trade agreements. Spanning from 1 January 1990 to 31 December 2019, the sample focuses on major market indices and key sectors. Financial integration is quantified using a DCC multivariate GARCH model, incorporating a smooth transition model, structural breaks, and regression-based approaches. Results indicate increased comovement with the US for main market indices in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru, while Brazil shows a decrease. Similar trends are observed in sectoral analyses. This study also reveals heightened correlation post-trade agreements. Structural break analysis highlights significant shifts in dynamic correlations for countries with US free trade agreements. These findings support the argument of increased financial integration, bearing significance for portfolio diversification and international policy formulation.
- Subjects
COMMERCIAL treaties; PORTFOLIO diversification; MARKETING agreements; GARCH model; FREE trade; FINANCIAL markets; EMERGING markets
- Publication
Journal of Risk & Financial Management, 2024, Vol 17, Issue 3, p126
- ISSN
1911-8066
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/jrfm17030126