We define rank-based estimators (R-estimators) for semiparametric time series models in whichthe conditional location and scale depend on a Euclidean parameter, while the innovation density isan infinite-dimensional nuisance. Applications include linear and nonlinear models, featuring...

Realized volatilities, when observed through time, share the following stylized facts: co–movements, clustering, long–memory, dynamic volatility, skewness and heavy–tails. We propose a simple dynamic factor model that captures these stylized facts and that can be applied to vast panels of...

We show that two macroeconomic factors have an important predictive content for governmentbond yields and excess returns. These factors are not spanned by the cross-section of yields andare well proxied by economic growth and real interest rates.