Trade competitiveness and the aggregate returns in global stock markets
Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, Volume 148, Article 104618, Year 2023
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Using the change in the real effective exchange rate (REER) to reflect trade competitiveness, we examine its role in the cross-section of global equity returns. The changes in REER negatively affect stock market returns. The REER effect is robust after controlling for known risk factors and market characteristics. Furthermore, it remains pervasive across different periods and subsamples. Our findings support the conventional wisdom that appreciating currency harms trade values, consequently dampening a firm's stock market performance.