Using a comprehensive dataset of first, second and third generation commodity indices, we investigate the potential diversification benefits in equity-bond portfolios. The results show that first generation commodity indices are outperformed by enhanced indices. Second generation indices provide...

In this paper we use two years worth of daily housing platform data (October 2018 to September 2020) to construct early market indicators for London and Vienna. The timing of the dataset allows us to track the influence of the Covid-19 pandemic almost in real time. In particular, we construct...

The inflation rate is normally computed as a weighted average of individual price changes. Alternatively, this rate could be evaluated by comparing average price levels. Unfortunately, this methodology has received limited attention in past research. This study attempts to remedy this situation...