The main aim of this paper is to verify the dynamic interdependence and transmission of volatility from the American (SP500) to the Brazilian stock market (IBOVESPA and sectoral indexes). Estimates were performed by GARCH/BEKK methodology, considering the period from January 2007 to December...

We applied the fractional integration approach to measure inflation deviation inertia in an emerging economy under an inflation targeting regime, as well as to control for potential determinants of such a deviation. We did not base our analysis on typical unit root tests, as we identified a...