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The generalized Fisher hypothesis in the Asian markets

This paper investigates the generalized Fisher hypothesis for nine equity markets in the Asian countries. It states that the real rates of return on common stocks and the expected inflation rate are independent and that nominal stock returns vary in a one-to-one correspondence with the expected inflation rate. The regression results indicate that stock returns in general are negatively correlated to both expected and unexpected inflation, and that common stocks provide a poor hedge against inflation. However, the results of the VAR model indicate the lack of a unidirectional causality between stock returns and inflation. It also fails to find a consistent negative response neither of inflation to shocks in stock returns nor of stock returns to shocks in inflation in all countries. It appears that the generalized Fisher hypothesis in the Asian markets is as puzzling as in the developed markets.
Year of publication:
2004
Authors: Al-Khazali, Osamah M.
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Journal of Economic Studies. - Emerald Group Publishing. - Vol. 31.2004, May, 2, p. 144-157
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Subject: Asian studies | Equity capital | Equity theory | Inflation | Variance | Vectors
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