The Microstructure Of Foreign Exchange Markets

Author : Jeffrey A. Frankel,Giampaolo Galli,Alberto Giovannini
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-05-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780226260235

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The Microstructure of Foreign Exchange Markets by Jeffrey A. Frankel,Giampaolo Galli,Alberto Giovannini Pdf

The foreign exchange market is the largest, fastest-growing financial market in the world. Yet conventional macroeconomic approaches do not explain why people trade foreign exchange. At the same time, they fail to explain the short-run determinants of the exchange rate. These nine innovative essays use a microstructure approach to analyze the workings of the foreign exchange market, with special emphasis on institutional aspects and the actual behavior of market participants. They examine the volume of transactions, heterogeneity of traders, the time of day and location of trading, the bid-ask spread, and the high level of exchange rate volatility that has puzzled many observers. They also consider the structure of the market, including such issues as nontransparency, asymmetric information, liquidity trading, the use of automated brokers, the relationship between spot and derivative markets, and the importance of systemic risk in the market. This timely volume will be essential reading for anyone interested in the economics of international finance.

Author : Richard K. Lyons
Publisher : MIT Press (MA)
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110412587

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The Microstructure Approach to Exchange Rates by Richard K. Lyons Pdf

Explaining the puzzling behavior of exchange rates using models from microstructure finance and data from electronic trading.

Author : Rafael Romeu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Foreign exchange market
ISBN : OCLC:254684350

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Essays on the Microstructure of Foreign Exchange Markets by Rafael Romeu Pdf

Author : Martin D D Evans
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 791 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789813148543

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Studies in Foreign Exchange Economics by Martin D D Evans Pdf

This book collects my scholarly research on the behavior of foreign exchange rates conducted over the past twenty-five years. The collection includes papers that study the behavior of exchange rates from the traditional macroeconomic and newer microstructure perspectives. The former perspective considers the linkages between the macro economy and currency prices in an effort to understand the behavior of exchange rates over quarters, years and decades. By contrast, the microstructure perspective considers how the details of currency trading affect how macroeconomic information becomes embedded in currency prices, a process which drives exchange-rates over intraday horizons. The book also contains papers with a hybrid perspective that consider the details of currency trading and macroeconomic linkages in an effort to understand exchange-rate dynamics across all horizons.

Author : Nevi Danila,Sardar M. N. Islam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Foreign exchange
ISBN : 1536147109

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Foreign Exchange Market Intervention by Nevi Danila,Sardar M. N. Islam Pdf

Foreign Exchange Market Intervention: Market Microstructure Models and Empirical Investigations investigates the effectiveness of government intervention from the market microstructure perspective, especially focusing on its impact concerning the setting of bid-ask exchange rates (from the Plaza Agreement to the Louvre Accord). The authors test the effect of intervention on the dealers behavior in controlling his/her inventory to set the quotation of exchange rates. The authors also examine the relative importance of the inventory cost in three components of the bid-ask spread. Finally, they analyze the impact of intervention on a spread. This book develops new econometric models which have produced results for sound FOREX and financial management strategies. This book is multi-disciplinary, technical and specialized, but focused on contemporary and emerging issues in FOREX and financial markets in addressing the issues of financial markets and for theory and hypothesis development which have general implications for finance theory.

Author : Yin-Wong Cheung,Menzie David Chinn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Economic surveys
ISBN : UCSD:31822026183384

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Traders, Market Microstructure and Exchange Rate Dynamics by Yin-Wong Cheung,Menzie David Chinn Pdf

We report findings from a survey of United States foreign exchange traders. Our results indicate that: (i) The share of customer business, versus interbank business, has remained fairly constant; (ii) The channels by which transactions take place have changed, as electronically-brokered transactions have risen from 2% to 46% of total, mostly at the expense of transactions undertaken by traditional brokers; (iii) The single most widely- cited reason for deviating from the standard market convention on the bid-ask spread is a thin/hectic market; (iv) Half or more of market respondents believe that large players dominate in the dollar-pound and dollar-Swiss franc markets; and (v) 60% of respondents believe there is low predictability of exchange rates intraday. Even at medium and long run horizons, only a third of traders believe that there is high predictability.

Author : Michael King,Carol Osler,Dagfinn Rime
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:931353688

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The Market Microstructure Approach to Foreign Exchange by Michael King,Carol Osler,Dagfinn Rime Pdf

Author : Larry Harris
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0195144708

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Trading and Exchanges by Larry Harris Pdf

Focusing on market microstructure, Harris (chief economist, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) introduces the practices and regulations governing stock trading markets. Writing to be understandable to the lay reader, he examines the structure of trading, puts forward an economic theory of trading, discusses speculative trading strategies, explores liquidity and volatility, and considers the evaluation of trader performance. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Author : Tim Weithers
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118046210

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Foreign Exchange by Tim Weithers Pdf

Praise for Foreign Exchange "Tim Weithers starts by telling the reader that foreign exchange is not difficult, just confusing, but Foreign Exchange: A Practical Guide to the FX Markets proves that money is much more exciting than anything it buys. This useful book is a whirlwind tour of the world's largest market, and the tour guide is an expert storyteller, inserting numerous fascinating insights and quirky facts throughout the book." -John R. Taylor, Chairman, CEO and CIO, FX Concepts "The book reflects the author's doctorate from the University of Chicago, several years' experience as an economics professor, and, most recently, a very successful decade as an executive at a huge international bank. These fundamental ingredients are seasoned with bits of wisdom and experience. What results is a very tasty intellectual stew." -Professor Jack Clark Francis, PhD, Professor of Economics and Finance, Bernard Baruch College "In this book, Tim Weithers clearly explains a very complicated subject. Foreign Exchange is full of jargon and conventions that make it very hard for non-professionals to gain a good understanding. Weither's book is a must for any student or professional who wants to learn the secrets of FX." -Niels O. Nygaard, Director of Financial Mathematics, The University of Chicago "An excellent text for students and practitioners who want to become acquainted with the arcane world of the foreign exchange market." -David DeRosa, PhD, founder, DeRosa Research and Trading, Inc., and Adjunct Professor of Finance, Yale School of Management "Tim Weithers provides a superb introduction to the arcana of foreign exchange markets. While primarily intended for practitioners, the book would be a valuable introduction for students with some knowledge of economics. The text is exceptionally clear with numeric examples and exercises that reinforce concepts. Frequent references are made to the economic theory behind the trading practices." -John F. O'Connell, Professor of Economics, College of the Holy Cross

Author : Jessica James,Ian Marsh,Lucio Sarno
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118445778

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Handbook of Exchange Rates by Jessica James,Ian Marsh,Lucio Sarno Pdf

Praise for Handbook of Exchange Rates “This book is remarkable. I expect it to become the anchor reference for people working in the foreign exchange field.” —Richard K. Lyons, Dean and Professor of Finance, Haas School of Business, University of California Berkeley “It is quite easily the most wide ranging treaty of expertise on the forex market I have ever come across. I will be keeping a copy close to my fingertips.” —Jim O’Neill, Chairman, Goldman Sachs Asset Management How should we evaluate the forecasting power of models? What are appropriate loss functions for major market participants? Is the exchange rate the only means of adjustment? Handbook of Exchange Rates answers these questions and many more, equipping readers with the relevant concepts and policies for working in today’s international economic climate. Featuring contributions written by leading specialists from the global financial arena, this handbook provides a collection of original ideas on foreign exchange (FX) rates in four succinct sections: • Overview introduces the history of the FX market and exchange rate regimes, discussing key instruments in the trading environment as well as macro and micro approaches to FX determination. • Exchange Rate Models and Methods focuses on forecasting exchange rates, featuring methodological contributions on the statistical methods for evaluating forecast performance, parity relationships, fair value models, and flow–based models. • FX Markets and Products outlines active currency management, currency hedging, hedge accounting; high frequency and algorithmic trading in FX; and FX strategy-based products. • FX Markets and Policy explores the current policies in place in global markets and presents a framework for analyzing financial crises. Throughout the book, topics are explored in-depth alongside their founding principles. Each chapter uses real-world examples from the financial industry and concludes with a summary that outlines key points and concepts. Handbook of Exchange Rates is an essential reference for fund managers and investors as well as practitioners and researchers working in finance, banking, business, and econometrics. The book also serves as a valuable supplement for courses on economics, business, and international finance at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels.

Author : Hans R. Stoll
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789401121804

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Microstructure of World Trading Markets by Hans R. Stoll Pdf

This volume addresses various aspects of the microstructure of world trading markets and provides scientific evidence on the functioning of specific foreign markets. The study of market microstructure has previously focused on the U.S. markets, but with the rapid expansion in foreign markets there is a real need to understand the nature and functioning of foreign trading markets.

Author : Martin D. D. Evans
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781400838844

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Exchange-Rate Dynamics by Martin D. D. Evans Pdf

A comprehensive and in-depth look at exchange-rate dynamics Variations in the foreign exchange market influence all aspects of the world economy, and understanding these dynamics is one of the great challenges of international economics. This book provides a new, comprehensive, and in-depth examination of the standard theories and latest research in exchange-rate economics. Covering a vast swath of theoretical and empirical work, the book explores established theories of exchange-rate determination using macroeconomic fundamentals, and presents unique microbased approaches that combine the insights of microstructure models with the macroeconomic forces driving currency trading. Macroeconomic models have long assumed that agents—households, firms, financial institutions, and central banks—all have the same information about the structure of the economy and therefore hold the same expectations and uncertainties regarding foreign currency returns. Microbased models, however, look at how heterogeneous information influences the trading decisions of agents and becomes embedded in exchange rates. Replicating key features of actual currency markets, these microbased models generate a rich array of empirical predictions concerning trading patterns and exchange-rate dynamics that are strongly supported by data. The models also show how changing macroeconomic conditions exert an influence on short-term exchange-rate dynamics via their impact on currency trading. Designed for graduate courses in international macroeconomics, international finance, and finance, and as a go-to reference for researchers in international economics, Exchange-Rate Dynamics guides readers through a range of literature on exchange-rate determination, offering fresh insights for further reading and research. Comprehensive and in-depth examination of the latest research in exchange-rate economics Outlines theoretical and empirical research across the spectrum of modeling approaches Presents new results on the importance of currency trading in exchange-rate determination Provides new perspectives on long-standing puzzles in exchange-rate economics End-of-chapter questions cement key ideas

Author : Halil Kiymaz,H. Kent Baker
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 581 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118421482

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Market Microstructure in Emerging and Developed Markets by Halil Kiymaz,H. Kent Baker Pdf

A comprehensive guide to the dynamic area of finance known as market microstructure Interest in market microstructure has grown dramatically in recent years due largely in part to the rapid transformation of the financial market environment by technology, regulation, and globalization. Looking at market transactions at the most granular level—and taking into account market structure, price discovery, information flows, transaction costs, and the trading process—market microstructure also forms the basis of high-frequency trading strategies that can help professional investors generate profits and/or execute optimal transactions. Part of the Robert W. Kolb Series in Finance, Market Microstructure skillfully puts this discipline in perspective and examines how the working processes of markets impact transaction costs, prices, quotes, volume, and trading behavior. Along the way, it offers valuable insights on how specific features of the trading process like the existence of intermediaries or the environment in which trading takes place affect the price formation process. Explore issues including market structure and design, transaction costs, information flows, and disclosure Addresses market microstructure in emerging markets Covers the legal and regulatory issues impacting this area of finance Contains contributions from both experienced financial professionals and respected academics in this field If you're looking to gain a firm understanding of market microstructure, this book is the best place to start.

Author : Anatoly B. Schmidt
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1118093658

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Financial Markets and Trading by Anatoly B. Schmidt Pdf

An informative guide to market microstructure and trading strategies Over the last decade, the financial landscape has undergone a significant transformation, shaped by the forces of technology, globalization, and market innovations to name a few. In order to operate effectively in today's markets, you need more than just the motivation to succeed, you need a firm understanding of how modern financial markets work and what professional trading is really about. Dr. Anatoly Schmidt, who has worked in the financial industry since 1997, and teaches in the Financial Engineering program of Stevens Institute of Technology, puts these topics in perspective with his new book. Divided into three comprehensive parts, this reliable resource offers a balance between the theoretical aspects of market microstructure and trading strategies that may be more relevant for practitioners. Along the way, it skillfully provides an informative overview of modern financial markets as well as an engaging assessment of the methods used in deriving and back-testing trading strategies. Details the modern financial markets for equities, foreign exchange, and fixed income Addresses the basics of market dynamics, including statistical distributions and volatility of returns Offers a summary of approaches used in technical analysis and statistical arbitrage as well as a more detailed description of trading performance criteria and back-testing strategies Includes two appendices that support the main material in the book If you're unprepared to enter today's markets you will underperform. But with Financial Markets and Trading as your guide, you'll quickly discover what it takes to make it in this competitive field.

Author : Frank de Jong,Barbara Rindi
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009-05-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1139478443

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The Microstructure of Financial Markets by Frank de Jong,Barbara Rindi Pdf

The analysis of the microstructure of financial markets has been one of the most important areas of research in finance and has allowed scholars and practitioners alike to have a much more sophisticated understanding of the dynamics of price formation in financial markets. Frank de Jong and Barbara Rindi provide an integrated graduate level textbook treatment of the theory and empirics of the subject, starting with a detailed description of the trading systems on stock exchanges and other markets and then turning to economic theory and asset pricing models. Special attention is paid to models explaining transaction costs, with a treatment of the measurement of these costs and the implications for the return on investment. The final chapters review recent developments in the academic literature. End-of-chapter exercises and downloadable data from the book's companion website provide opportunities to revise and apply models developed in the text.