A Quantitative Assessment of Financial Conditions in Asia |
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Author:
| Osorio, Carolina Unsal, D. Filiz Pongsaparn, Runchana |
Series title: | IMF Working Papers |
ISBN: | 978-1-4639-0173-8 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2011 |
Publisher: | International Monetary Fund
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $9.00 |
Book Description:
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We propose a new Financial Condition Index (FCI) for Asian economies based on two different methodologies: a VAR model and a Dynamic Factor Model. the paper shows that this index has predictive power in forecasting GDP growth and may be thus used as a leading indicator. Based on the FCI, financial conditions in Asia tightened substantially earlier in the global crisis, reflecting losses in the stock markets and tighter credit conditions. In early 2010, financial conditions in Asia...
More DescriptionWe propose a new Financial Condition Index (FCI) for Asian economies based on two different methodologies: a VAR model and a Dynamic Factor Model. the paper shows that this index has predictive power in forecasting GDP growth and may be thus used as a leading indicator. Based on the FCI, financial conditions in Asia tightened substantially earlier in the global crisis, reflecting losses in the stock markets and tighter credit conditions. In early 2010, financial conditions in Asia recovered rapidly and reached precrisis levels, thanks to accommodative monetary policies and a rapid rebound in regional equity markets.