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1. 1. A time series analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on container shipping freight rates: An application to the Asia-Europe trade route

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Chen Yuchun; Zhou Shiyu; [2022-08-03]
   Keywords : Container shipping; Freight rates; COVID-19; Oil prices; Stock market prices; Time series model; GARCH;

   Abstract : The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic caused a sudden disruption to the shipping industry. However, for container shipping, freight rates have reached record highs during the pandemic. Shipping companies realise that understanding the impact of exogenous shocks on freight rate fluctuations to forecast freight rates is critical. READ MORE

3. 2. CAN GOLD SERVE AS A HEDGE AGAINST UNCERTAINTY? : A study on the gold price dynamics and its role as a safe haven asset

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

   Author : Nadja Jakobsson; [2022]
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   Abstract : Gold’s ability to retain its real value in times of uncertainty and financial turmoil has long been of interest to investors and central banks worldwide. Gold has historically been used as a monetary means due to its store of value and in the early days, gold coins were used as a currency. READ MORE

4. 3. The impact of macroeconomic variables on the Swedish stock market

   University essay from Karlstads universitet

   Author : John Johansson; Anton Rudberg; [2021]
   Keywords : Macroeconomic variables; Swedish stock market; Cointegration; Granger causality; Makroekonomiska variabler; Svenska aktiemarknaden; Samintegrering; Granger kausalitet;

   Abstract : The main objective of this thesis is to find information of how, or if, the selected macroeconomic variables consumer price index, interest rate, exchange rate, industrial production, oil price and money supply have affected the Swedish stock market (OMXafgx) during the time-period 1973-2017. Findings in this research proves that all variables are co-integrated with the Swedish stock market, but only one of the variables selected, industrial production, have a short- and a longrun relationship affecting the Swedish stock market. READ MORE

5. 4. Time Series forecasting of the SP Global Clean Energy Index using a Multivariate LSTM

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Klara Larsson; Freja Ling; [2021]
   Keywords : Machine learning; clean energy; neural networks; stock market; LSTM; time series; multivariate LSTM; correlation.;

   Abstract : Clean energy and machine learning are subjects that play significant roles in shaping our future. The current climate crisis has forced the world to take action towards more sustainable solutions. Arrangements such as the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement are causing an increased interest in renewable energy solutions. READ MORE

6. 5. The relationship between crude oil prices and stock markets in Sweden and Norway

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Petter Hälldahl; Mohammad Refaet Rahman; [2020]
   Keywords : oil price; stock market; exchange rate; financial markets;

   Abstract : In this study, the authors examined the relationship between crude oil price and the Swedish and Norwegian stock markets. Using linear regression models the authors found that the Swedish stock market and Norwegian stock market both have a positive relation with crude oil price. READ MORE