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The effect of Fed monetary policy regimes on the US interest rate swap spreads

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  • Ying Huang
  • Carl R. Chen

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This paper analyzes the asymmetric impacts of various economic shocks on swap spreads under distinct Fed monetary policy regimes. The results indicate that (a) during periods of aggressive interest rate reductions, slope of the Treasury term structure accounts for a sizeable share of the swap spread variance although default shock is also a major player. (b) On the other hand, liquidity premium is the only contributor to the 2‐year swap spread variance in monetary tightening cycles. (c) The impact of default risk varies across both monetary cycles and swap maturities. (d) The effect of interest rate volatility is generally more evident in loosening monetary regimes.

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  • Ying Huang & Carl R. Chen, 2007. "The effect of Fed monetary policy regimes on the US interest rate swap spreads," Review of Financial Economics, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 16(4), pages 375-399.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:revfec:v:16:y:2007:i:4:p:375-399
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rfe.2006.05.002
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