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Regime-dependent predictive accuracy and structural stability of Eurozone inflation swaps
Kothe, Rafael (2026): Regime-dependent predictive accuracy and structural stability of Eurozone inflation swaps, in: Economics letters, Amsterdam [u.a.]: Elsevier, Jg. 262, Nr. 112826, S. 1–4, doi: 10.1016/j.econlet.2026.112826.
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Economics letters
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0165-1765
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Year of publication:
2026
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262
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112826
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English
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This paper investigates the predictive accuracy of Eurozone inflation-linked swaps (ILS) across volatility regimes using a Markov-switching framework and regime-specific Mincer–Zarnowitz regressions. Results show a sharp divergence by maturity. While 12-month ILS remain approximately unbiased, their forecast precision (RMSE) deteriorates sharply in high-volatility states. In contrast, longer maturities (24–36 months) develop statistically significant, large positive biases (up to 378 basis points) and calibration losses evident across both volatility periods — a finding masked by standard asymptotic inference. These findings highlight the structural, persistent nature of the mispricing at medium horizons and the risk of policy misinterpretation.
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Inflation expectations
Inflation-linked swaps
Markov-switching models
Regime dependence
Forecast accuracy
Inflation risk premia
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March 12, 2026
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