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Jet Fuel Price Risk and Proxy Hedging in Spot Markets: A Two-Tier Model Analysis
Commodities 2023, 2(3), 280-311; https://doi.org/10.3390/commodities2030017 - 31 Aug 2023
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This paper applies a two-tier model based on fuel hedging (model 1) and the testing of the impact of commodity risk on airline capacity forecasting, which is based on a system dynamics framework (model 2). Model 1 provides a comprehensive examination of the
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This paper applies a two-tier model based on fuel hedging (model 1) and the testing of the impact of commodity risk on airline capacity forecasting, which is based on a system dynamics framework (model 2). Model 1 provides a comprehensive examination of the worldwide airline industry, including an analysis of the statistical impact of oil price fluctuations on the sector and the corresponding hedging strategies employed by airlines. This study examines a sample of North American and European airlines over a 10-year timeframe to assess the degree to which these airlines have engaged in kerosene hedging for future periods and the potential impact of such hedging on their corporate value and performance. In model 2, the author integrates a capacity-forecasting model within the system dynamics framework, drawing upon the theory of capacity forecasting. The study examines the impact of commodity risk by analysing the influence of fluctuations in the jet fuel spot price on the average airfare and its subsequent effects on other interdependent capacity variables. The hypotheses presented in this study were formulated based on a comprehensive review of the relevant literature and a causal feedback loop diagram. The diagram effectively depicts the dynamic interrelationships between capacity forecasting and risk variables. Furthermore, the diagram capturing causal feedback loops was transformed into a stock-flow diagram. This diagram was then utilised to evaluate the hypotheses that were derived using a dataset that pertains to the domestic airline market in the United States. The verification of the qualitative and quantitative models demonstrates the proven impact of commodity risk on capacity forecasting.
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Which Commodity Sectors Effectively Hedge Emerging Eastern European Stock Markets? Evidence from MGARCH Models
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Commodities 2023, 2(3), 261-279; https://doi.org/10.3390/commodities2030016 - 03 Aug 2023
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This study aims at examining whether hedging emerging Eastern Europe stock markets with commodities sectors can help in reducing market risks and whether it has the same effectiveness among different sectors. As an attempt to achieve this goal, we opt for three types
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This study aims at examining whether hedging emerging Eastern Europe stock markets with commodities sectors can help in reducing market risks and whether it has the same effectiveness among different sectors. As an attempt to achieve this goal, we opt for three types of MGARCH model. These are DCC, ADCC and GO-GARCH, which are used with each bivariate series to model dynamic conditional correlations, optimal hedge ratios and hedging effectiveness. Rolling window analysis is used for out-of-sample one-step-ahead forecasts from December 1994 to June 2022. The results have shown that the commodities sectors of industrial metals and energy represent the optimal hedging instruments for emerging Eastern Europe stock markets as they have the highest hedging effectiveness. Additionally, our empirical results have proved that hedge ratios estimated by the DCC and ADCC models are very similar, which is not the case for GO-GARCH, and that hedging effectiveness is preferably estimated by the ADCC model.
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Assesing Climate Change Risk in the Mining Industry: A Case Study in the Copper Industry in the Antofagasta Region, Chile
Commodities 2023, 2(3), 246-260; https://doi.org/10.3390/commodities2030015 - 18 Jul 2023
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The challenges climate change poses require careful consideration and addressing within specific industries. In the mining context, climate change introduces potential limitations to the sustainable sourcing of minerals, thereby amplifying the criticality of several metals. However, most studies examining mineral criticality fail to
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The challenges climate change poses require careful consideration and addressing within specific industries. In the mining context, climate change introduces potential limitations to the sustainable sourcing of minerals, thereby amplifying the criticality of several metals. However, most studies examining mineral criticality fail to assess the localized impacts of climate change, despite significant variations occurring at a relatively small scale. In this study, we propose a methodological approach for conducting a climate risk assessment in the mining industry, encompassing the identification of relevant hazards, vulnerabilities, and exposure specific to the sector. To illustrate the application of this approach, we utilize micro-level data for the Antofagasta region in Chile, a prominent mining cluster situated in a country projected to be profoundly affected by climate change. The findings of this study underscore the necessity for coordinated efforts in adaptation and climate resilience while offering a valuable tool for allocating resources to more vulnerable locations, thus strengthening the mineral supply chain.
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Evaluation of the Quality of Raspberries (Rubus idaeus L.) Grown in Balanced Fertilization Conditions
Commodities 2023, 2(3), 220-245; https://doi.org/10.3390/commodities2030014 - 11 Jul 2023
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(Background) Raspberry (R. idaeus L.) is very popular with consumers around the world for its intense flavor, attractive appearance, and health benefits. In recent years, interest in healthy eating and natural products has increased, and raspberry fits perfectly into these trends, which
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(Background) Raspberry (R. idaeus L.) is very popular with consumers around the world for its intense flavor, attractive appearance, and health benefits. In recent years, interest in healthy eating and natural products has increased, and raspberry fits perfectly into these trends, which translates into its greater importance on the consumer market. (Aim) The aim of this study was the commodity evaluation of raspberry fruits bearing fruit on 2-year-old shoots, cultivated under conditions of varied nitrogen fertilization against the background of constant phosphorus-potassium fertilization. (Methodology) The first-order factors were cultivars (‘Laszka’ and ‘Glen Ample’), and the second-order factor was nitrogen fertilization (0, 50, 100, and 150 kg N ha−1), against the background of constant phosphorus-potassium fertilization (100 kg P2O5 and 120 kg K2O ha−1). The experiment was set up in a dependent split-plot design with three repetitions. (Results) The importance of raspberry on the consumer market was shaped by taste and quality of fruit, health benefits, naturalness and freshness, universality of use, availability, and nutritional trends. (Conclusions) The tested cultivars were characterized by similar production and quality capabilities. Fertilization of the tested cultivars with a dose of 135 kg N·ha−1 turned out to be justified in terms of yield. Increasing nitrogen doses resulted in a significant increase in fresh fruit yield and fruit weight. Different doses of nitrogen increased fruit resistance to mechanical damage, firmness, and quality indices.
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Market Connectedness and Volatility Spillovers: A Meta-Literature Review
Commodities 2023, 2(3), 201-219; https://doi.org/10.3390/commodities2030013 - 27 Jun 2023
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Evaluation of market connectedness and asymmetric volatility spillover has recently seen a surge in financial risk analytics and portfolio diversification. We carried out a meta-literature review on connectedness and spillovers, providing solid insight into the research field and robust guidelines for future investigation.
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Evaluation of market connectedness and asymmetric volatility spillover has recently seen a surge in financial risk analytics and portfolio diversification. We carried out a meta-literature review on connectedness and spillovers, providing solid insight into the research field and robust guidelines for future investigation. The review consists of a quantitative bibliometric analysis of 594 papers and a qualitative content analysis of 77 papers covering 1991 to 2021. The results of the meta-citation analysis show that Diebold’s Spillover index (2007) is the predominant method in most works as far as market connectedness and spillover are concerned. With an extensive review, we achieved the following objectives: (1) Analyze the most influential authors, journals, and publications. (2) Understand the research streams and most studied streams. (3) Understand the theme’s structure, thematic evolution, and keyword trends. (4) Examine the pattern of collaboration and most productive affiliations. (5) Explore future research directions and untapped areas. The content analysis revealed the following important research streams in the current literature: (1) Asymmetries in market connectedness. (2) Influence of macro factors in market connectedness and spillover. (3) The role of oil in market spillovers and hedging portfolios. (4) Dynamic cross-market connectedness and spillovers. Our study is the first to employ a meta-review to assess the domain of market connectedness; thus, our work will significantly contribute to macroeconomic policymakers, researchers and hedging investors.
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Oil Prices, World Trade Policy Uncertainty, and the Trade Balance: The Case of Korea
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Commodities 2023, 2(3), 188-200; https://doi.org/10.3390/commodities2030012 - 26 Jun 2023
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This article studies the asymmetric effects that the price of crude oil has on Korean exports to and imports from its largest partners—China, the U.S., and Japan—controlling for world trade policy uncertainty. The results support the evidence of the long-run asymmetry of oil
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This article studies the asymmetric effects that the price of crude oil has on Korean exports to and imports from its largest partners—China, the U.S., and Japan—controlling for world trade policy uncertainty. The results support the evidence of the long-run asymmetry of oil prices for Korea’s exports to Japan, and imports from China and Japan. However, there is no evidence of the short-run asymmetry of oil prices. Finally, world trade policy uncertainty appears to be more important for determining Korea’s bilateral trade in the short run than in the long run.
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A Game-Theoretic Analysis of Canada’s Entry for LNG Exports in the Asia-Pacific Market
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Commodities 2023, 2(2), 169-187; https://doi.org/10.3390/commodities2020011 - 12 Jun 2023
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The import demand for energy resources, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), has been steadily increasing in the Asia-Pacific region. Australia, the Middle East (Qatar), the Russian Federation, and the U.S. are the major players who compete strategically to capture this ever-growing market for
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The import demand for energy resources, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), has been steadily increasing in the Asia-Pacific region. Australia, the Middle East (Qatar), the Russian Federation, and the U.S. are the major players who compete strategically to capture this ever-growing market for LNG. The objective of this paper is to examine the potential for Canada’s entry into this market as another LNG exporter and what impact that can have on the existing suppliers. Using a game-theoretic LNG export competition model, we explore the conditions under which Canada can make a profitable entry. We also investigate the effect of Canada’s entry on the profitability of the four incumbent exporters. Employing a multi-leader Stackelberg model, we found that Canada’s entry could be a Pareto superior outcome under certain conditions because it benefits all competing firms and consumers. Further, Canada’s entry into the LNG export market always helps the low-cost incumbent firms by increasing their output and profit. However, the high-cost incumbent firms’ output falls, while their profit may increase or decrease depending on the unit cost and market size parameters. With differential export costs between Canada and the U.S., the latter has an incentive to act strategically to affect the entrance of the former.
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The Future of Commodities
Commodities 2023, 2(2), 168; https://doi.org/10.3390/commodities2020010 - 31 May 2023
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Asset markets have long contained a section devoted to commodities, breaking them into «soft», «grains», «metals», «energy», etc [...]
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Longitudinal Principal Component and Cluster Analysis of Azerbaijan’s Agricultural Productivity in Crop Commodities
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Commodities 2023, 2(2), 147-167; https://doi.org/10.3390/commodities2020009 - 08 May 2023
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Understanding long-term agricultural productivity is essential for designing agricultural policies, planning and targeting other economic policies (e.g., industrial policy), and managing agricultural business models. In a developing and oil-rich country such as Azerbaijan, agriculture is among the limited opportunities to diversify oil-based value
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Understanding long-term agricultural productivity is essential for designing agricultural policies, planning and targeting other economic policies (e.g., industrial policy), and managing agricultural business models. In a developing and oil-rich country such as Azerbaijan, agriculture is among the limited opportunities to diversify oil-based value added and address broad welfare issues, as farmers and agricultural workers account for a large share of total employment and the labor force. However, previous studies have not focused on an empirical assessment of the long-term and subsectoral productivity of crop commodities. Rather, they have used a highly aggregated and short-run perspective, focusing mainly on the impact of the oil sector on agricultural sectors. Here, we applied principal component analysis and hierarchical cluster analysis to identify similarities and differences in the productivity of specific crop commodities (e.g., cotton, tea, grains, tobacco, hay, fruits, and vegetables) between 1950 and 2021. We show that some crops are similar in terms of their variation, growth rates, and transition from the Soviet era to the post-Soviet period. Although the dynamics of change are different for food and non-food crops and for high- and low-productive commodities, it is still possible to narrow down specific subsectors that could reach the same productivity levels. This helps map out the productivity levels of crop commodities over time and across different subsectors, allowing for better policy decisions and resource allocation in the agricultural sector. In addition, we argue about some outlier commodities and their backward status despite extensive government support. Our results provide a common basis for policymakers and businesses to focus specifically on productivity and profitability from an economic standpoint.
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The Liquidity Effect of the U.S. QE on Sovereign Yield Spreads of Commodity-Exporting Countries
Commodities 2023, 2(2), 131-146; https://doi.org/10.3390/commodities2020008 - 25 Apr 2023
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This paper investigates the liquidity effect of the U.S. QE on the sovereign yield spreads of commodity-exporting countries by employing the two-stage least squares approach. The key contributions of the paper are in terms of our empirical findings. First, our results show that
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This paper investigates the liquidity effect of the U.S. QE on the sovereign yield spreads of commodity-exporting countries by employing the two-stage least squares approach. The key contributions of the paper are in terms of our empirical findings. First, our results show that the U.S. QE has an economically and statistically significant liquidity effect in terms of both the HPW illiquidity measure and the TIPS liquidity premium. This is of policy importance because adjusting for the liquidity premium is a key stage in modeling inflationary expectations. Second, our results show that the U.S. QE reduced the liquidity premium with improved market liquidity and hence reduce sovereign yield spreads of most commodity-exporting countries. This finding is of macroeconomic importance as reduced sovereign yield spreads have been shown to lead to higher real activity and higher credit activity.
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Non-Performing Loans as a Driver of Banking Distress: A Systematic Literature Review
Commodities 2023, 2(2), 111-130; https://doi.org/10.3390/commodities2020007 - 07 Apr 2023
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The main purpose of this paper is to present a systematic literature review of studies on the determinants of non-performing loans (NPLs) published over the period 1987–2022. This paper reviewed 76 studies in 58 peer-reviewed journals. The provocation for this analysis is that
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The main purpose of this paper is to present a systematic literature review of studies on the determinants of non-performing loans (NPLs) published over the period 1987–2022. This paper reviewed 76 studies in 58 peer-reviewed journals. The provocation for this analysis is that the issue of NPLs is attributed to close attention from policymakers and is currently addressed with various measures. The authors synthesize the literature according to the following main boards: macroeconomic factors, bank-specific factors, and industry factors. This study tries to construct the main findings from the numerous studies that are performed concerning NPLs and their determinants. The authors’ motivation is to provide a detailed perspective on NPLs. Hence, this study provides a complete and coherent framework for the researchers to examine the varied NPL literature.
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An Event Study of the Ethereum Transition to Proof-of-Stake
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Commodities 2023, 2(2), 96-110; https://doi.org/10.3390/commodities2020006 - 29 Mar 2023
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On 15 September 2022, the Ethereum network adopted a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. We study the impact on the network and competing platforms in a two month event window around the Beacon chain merge. We find that the transition to PoS has reduced
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On 15 September 2022, the Ethereum network adopted a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. We study the impact on the network and competing platforms in a two month event window around the Beacon chain merge. We find that the transition to PoS has reduced energy consumption by 99.98%. Miners have not transformed into validators, and total block reward income (in USD) has fallen by 97%, though transaction fees (in ETH) for Ether have increased nearly 10%. The Herfindahl index for the top 10 is 1009; the network is 19% less concentrated after the merge. Ethereum supply growth has been deflationary since the merge. The time between consecutive blocks is now steady at 12 s and transactions per day are up 7.0%. On Polygon, Matic fees rose but token fees fell. Polygon also slows, processing 3.3% fewer transactions per day. Solana’s fees fall by $0.0003, and transactions per day are down 48%. Stablecoin transfer volumes fall on Ethereum and Polygon, but rise on Solana.
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A Note on the Asymmetry of Oil Price Shocks
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Commodities 2023, 2(1), 94-95; https://doi.org/10.3390/commodities2010005 - 21 Mar 2023
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Studying the exchange rate effect of oil price shocks is one focus of a rapidly growing area of empirical research [...]
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Price Transmission: The Case of the UK Dairy Market
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Commodities 2023, 2(1), 73-93; https://doi.org/10.3390/commodities2010004 - 20 Mar 2023
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The UK milk market has faced major economic difficulties over the last 20 years, seeing the smallest milk producers exit the industry. The key objective of this study is to examine price transmission within the UK milk market to understand the market’s efficiency
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The UK milk market has faced major economic difficulties over the last 20 years, seeing the smallest milk producers exit the industry. The key objective of this study is to examine price transmission within the UK milk market to understand the market’s efficiency and influences. An Augmented Dickey–Fuller unit root test identified all the examined series were stationary at the first difference. A modified Dickey–Fuller test allows for levels and trends that differ across a single break date and Bai–Perron test identified multiple structural breaks, including January 2012, July 2015, and November 2017. The Johansen cointegration test identified one cointegrating factor. The Error Correction Model results identified that prices would regain equilibrium at 14%, roughly 7 months after a price shock. Granger Causality identified the producer to granger cause retailer prices. The Threshold Autoregressive model suggests the dataset is symmetric. Econometric research into the UK’s liquid milk market is limited. As such, this study will provide an understanding as to whether current econometric policies are working, alongside the potential to aid the improvement or development of new policies while the UK exits the EU. Additionally, this study includes structural breaks as previous studies have failed to do so, which has led to a mixture of results.
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Price Dynamics and Integration in India’s Staple Food Commodities—Evidence from Wholesale and Retail Rice and Wheat Markets
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Commodities 2023, 2(1), 52-72; https://doi.org/10.3390/commodities2010003 - 28 Feb 2023
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Uncertain price movement in staple food commodities puts agrarian economies at risk if not monitored and managed consistently. Hence, an attempt has been made to analyze the price behavior and integration across major wholesale and retail markets for rice and wheat in India.
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Uncertain price movement in staple food commodities puts agrarian economies at risk if not monitored and managed consistently. Hence, an attempt has been made to analyze the price behavior and integration across major wholesale and retail markets for rice and wheat in India. Monthly data (July 2000 to June 2022) on prices viz. wholesale and retail were sourced from the Food and Agriculture Organization and analyzed using growth rate, instability index, seasonal price index, Bai-Perron’s test for structural breaks, Johansen’s test on cointegration, Granger causality test, and impulse response function. Findings indicated strong evidence of price dynamics in the selected markets in terms of spatial and temporal variation, clear-cut seasonality linking to production, and price divergence between wholesale and retail markets. Johansen’s test indicated a strong cointegration between wholesale and retail prices after accounting for structural breaks, exhibiting unidirectional-, bidirectional- and no causality. Impulse response analysis revealed that the selected wheat and rice markets are efficient in terms of ‘price discovery’ which takes place initially in the wholesale market, and is then transmitted to the retail market. The study advocates decision-making information to the producers, traders, and consumers who are interested in taking advantage of the price movement. It is concluded that strengthening the market intelligence and reducing the distortion in markets will improve the existing overall performance.
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‘Safe Assets’ during COVID-19: A Portfolio Management Perspective
Commodities 2023, 2(1), 13-51; https://doi.org/10.3390/commodities2010002 - 31 Jan 2023
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The pandemic crisis of COVID-19 hit the financial markets like a shockwave on 16 March 2020. This paper attempts to capture which ‘safe assets’ asset managers could have fled during the first wave of the pandemic. From an investment manager’s perspective, candidate assets
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The pandemic crisis of COVID-19 hit the financial markets like a shockwave on 16 March 2020. This paper attempts to capture which ‘safe assets’ asset managers could have fled during the first wave of the pandemic. From an investment manager’s perspective, candidate assets are stocks, bonds, exchange rates, commodities, gold, and (gold-backed) cryptocurrencies. Empirical tests of the ‘Safe-Haven’ hypothesis are conducted, upon which the selection of assets is performed. The methodological framework hinges on the Global Minimum Variance Portfolio with Monte Carlo simulations, and the routine is performed under Python. Other optimization techniques, such as risk parity and equal weighting, are added for robustness checks. The benchmark portfolio hits a yearly profitability of 7.2% during such a stressful event (with 3.6% downside risk). The profitability can be enhanced to 8.4% (even 14.4% during sub-periods) with a careful selection of ‘Safe assets’. Besides short- to long-term U.S. bonds, we document that investors’ exposure to Chinese, Argentinian, and Mexican stocks during COVID-19 could have been complemented with Swiss and Japanese currencies, grains, physical gold mine ETFs, or gold-backed tokens for defensive purposes.
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Climate Change and Grain Price Volatility: Empirical Evidence for Corn and Wheat 1971–2019
Commodities 2023, 2(1), 1-12; https://doi.org/10.3390/commodities2010001 - 06 Jan 2023
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It is widely recognized that climate change makes the weather more erratic. As the combination of temperature and precipitation is a major driver of grain crop productivity, more frequent extreme rainfalls and heat waves, flooding and drought tend to make grain production and
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It is widely recognized that climate change makes the weather more erratic. As the combination of temperature and precipitation is a major driver of grain crop productivity, more frequent extreme rainfalls and heat waves, flooding and drought tend to make grain production and hence grain prices more volatile. We analyze daily prices during the growing season for corn and wheat over the period 1971–2019 using an EGARCH model. There have been occasional spikes in price volatility throughout this period. We do not, however, find that grain prices have become more volatile since the 1970s, with an exception for a small but statistically significant upward trend in wheat price volatility. To the extent that climate change has caused more frequent weather extremes affecting crop yields, it appears that the price effects have been softened, most likely through farmers’ adaption to climate changes, introduction of more stress-tolerant hybrids, storage, regional and international trade and risk management instruments.
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A Note on Oil Price Shocks
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Commodities 2022, 1(2), 181-182; https://doi.org/10.3390/commodities1020012 - 18 Dec 2022
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Many empirical studies have examined the role of oil price fluctuations on macroeconomic activities [...]
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Energy and Grains Prices Cointegration and Causality Linkage
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Commodities 2022, 1(2), 167-180; https://doi.org/10.3390/commodities1020011 - 08 Dec 2022
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Energy and grain markets are historically connected since oil, natural gas, and/or coal are used as inputs for fertilizers’ production or transportation costs. The recent rising prices in the energy market following important events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict
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Energy and grain markets are historically connected since oil, natural gas, and/or coal are used as inputs for fertilizers’ production or transportation costs. The recent rising prices in the energy market following important events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict have again brought attention to researchers. The focus of this paper is to assess any changes in the relationships between crude oil, natural gas, and grain prices contributing to the review of the fuel-food relationship using time series models. Several techniques that account for structural breaks and regime shifts (Zivot-Andrews and Clemente, Montañés, Reyes unit root tests, Johansen’s cointegration test, and Toda-Yamamoto time domain causality test with time dummy variables for structural breaks, and Hatemi-J asymmetric causality test) are applied for monthly data covering the period from January 1982 to September 2022. The main result is that the neutrality hypothesis is still valid in light of recent developments in the respective markets (no significant linear causality and asymmetric causality were detected among the series).
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The Influence of Ukraine’s Foreign Grain Trade through Romania on Prices
Commodities 2022, 1(2), 152-166; https://doi.org/10.3390/commodities1020010 - 11 Nov 2022
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The objective of the present research was to determine the external influence of the grain trade, i.e., the influence of Ukraine’s grain trade through Romania on price levels recorded at Romania’s borders. The research methods to achieve this objective consisted of quantitative and
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The objective of the present research was to determine the external influence of the grain trade, i.e., the influence of Ukraine’s grain trade through Romania on price levels recorded at Romania’s borders. The research methods to achieve this objective consisted of quantitative and qualitative analyses of wheat and maize imports and export data from the beginning of 2022 to the present, as well as using the t-stat test to determine the existence of significant price differences, and the linear regression model. The research results confirm that there were differences between the two pre- and post-military conflict periods regarding the volume of imports from Ukraine and the increase in the supply of wheat and maize from Romania, through this trade activity, led to changes in prices.
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