Causality relationships between climate policy uncertainty, renewable energy stocks, and oil prices: a mixed-frequency causality analysis

Leila Hedhili Zaier (), Khaled Mokni () and Ahdi Noomen Ajmi
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Leila Hedhili Zaier: Université de Tunis
Khaled Mokni: Université Internationale de Rabat

Future Business Journal, 2024, vol. 10, issue 1, 1-11

Abstract: Abstract This paper investigates the predictive relationships among climate policy uncertainty (CPU), oil prices, and renewable energy (RE) stock market returns, particularly highlighting the challenges posed by the varying data frequencies of these variables. The study utilizes a comprehensive dataset comprising monthly CPU, daily oil prices, and RE stock returns, sourced globally. By applying a mixed-frequency causality test (MFCT), the analysis reveals significant predictability across different time horizons, particularly highlighting the strong influence of oil prices on RE stock returns over short-term horizons, while CPU demonstrates a more pronounced effect over medium to long-term horizons. In contrast, the application of the classical Granger causality test on low-frequency (monthly) data indicates an insignificant relationship between CPU and RE stocks, suggesting that traditional models may overlook important predictive dynamics. The analysis was conducted using Matlab code, and the findings provide valuable insights for policymakers in designing effective climate policies and for investors in optimizing portfolio strategies and hedging against risks.

Keywords: Climate policy uncertainty; Oil price; Renewable energy; Causality; Mixed frequency (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C53 G15 G17 Q47 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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