Global Transmission of Fed Hikes: The Role of Policy Credibility and Balance Sheets

Sebnem Kalemli-Ozcan and Filiz Unsal
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Sebnem Kalemli-Ozcan: University of Maryland
Filiz Unsal: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Brookings Papers on Economic Activity, 2023, vol. 54, issue 2 (Fall), 169-248

Abstract: Contrary to historical episodes, the 2022-2023 tightening of US monetary policy has not yet triggered financial crisis in emerging markets. Why is this time different? To answer this question, we analyze the current situation through the lens of historical evidence. In emerging markets, the financial channel-based transmission of US policy historically led to more adverse outcomes compared to advanced economies, where the trade channel fails to smooth out these negative effects. When the Federal Reserve increases interest rates, global investors tend to shed risky assets in response to the tightening global financial conditions, affecting emerging markets more severely due to their lower credit ratings and higher risk profiles. This time around, the escape from emerging market assets and the increase in risk spreads have been limited. We document that the historical experience of higher risk spreads and capital outflows can be largely explained by the lack of credible monetary policies and dollar-denominated debt. The improvement in monetary policy frameworks combined with reduced levels of dollar-denominated debt have helped emerging markets weather the recent Federal Reserve hikes.

Keywords: Federal Reserve; interest rate; emerging markets; global economy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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