Cheng Peng , Huimin Deng , Jiaquan Xie , Xiang Liu
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Abstract
Applying the time-varying quantile Granger causality framework, this study analyzes the impact of US-China Tension (UCT) on stock markets in the US and China, where both distributional heterogeneity and time-varying impact dynamics are identified. The empirical results are summarized as follows. Firstly, Chinese stock markets have stronger responsiveness to UCT relative to U.S. markets. Secondly, the UCT has a gradually increasing influence on Chinese stock markets, which exhibits the significant time-varying features. Thirdly, US stock market is more susceptible to positive news regarding US-China relations while showing delayed responses to deteriorating ties, demonstrating the asymmetric characteristic. Finally, the UCT reveals both the negative correlations and a counterintuitive positive relationship with Chinese stock markets.
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