A regression and comparative study of United States and South African yield curves using principal component analysis

Volatile markets and economic environments can significantly distort the shape and smoothness of yield curve movements. This study explores the influence of movements in United States interest rates on South African interest rates. This study aims to identify the main underlying movements present in...

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Main Authors: Kavir Patel, Ashfaaq Mohamed, Gary W. van Vuuren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2018-03-01
Series:South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences
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Online Access:https://sajems.org/index.php/sajems/article/view/1626