We examine the international impact of recent financial crises on contagion dynamics within international equity portfolios. First, we highlight the importance of macroeconomics for portfolio weighting for each region, and then we examine contagion via a structural regime-switching model and a...

Explains the complex, multi-faceted dimensions of Global Macro in a way that is understandable and practical for individuals at all levels of financial competencies; provides a comprehensive overview of global macro trading, which consists of portfolio construction, risk management, biases and...