Volatility Transmission and Market Connectivity of Metals and Energy Commodities: Insights from the Spillover Index

Mathias Tessmann, Carlos Carrasco-Gutierrez, Omar Khodr, Luiz Augusto Magalhães and Marcelo Passos
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Mathias Tessmann: Brazilian Institute of Education, Development and Research – IDP, Brazil
Carlos Carrasco-Gutierrez: Catholic University of Brasília, Brazil
Omar Khodr: University of Essex, United Kingdom
Luiz Augusto Magalhães: Brazilian Institute of Education, Development and Research - IDP, Brazil
Marcelo Passos: Federal University of Pelotas, Brazil
Authors registered in the RePEc Author Service: Luiz Augusto Ferreira Magalhaes

International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 2024, vol. 14, issue 3, 609-618

Abstract: This paper explores the interconnections between metal and energy commodities by assessing the transmission of volatility within their futures markets. Achieved through the spillover index, the analysis reveals the impact of shocks on asset pairs—highlighting which assets absorb and transmit volatility, thereby explaining market connectivity. The dataset covers a period of twenty years of daily closing prices from the London Metals Exchange for a range of commodities. The Diebold and Yilmaz (2012) index, enriched by Baruník and Krehlík (2018) was used to reflect the changes in trends. The results obtained provide insights into market connectivity and the propagation of volatility during periods of economic distress. In this context, following the 2008 crisis, precious metals exhibited significant interconnectivity, with the emergence of Silver's vulnerability along with Gold's volatility tied to pre-crisis returns. Furthermore, copper's volatility reflects conditional correlations with market stock prices and other commodities particularly during economic downturns.

Keywords: Volatility Transmission; Spillover Index; Metal and Energy Commodities; London Metals Exchange (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: G15 Q31 Q37 Q41 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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