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S&P GSCI Nickel Spot Index MF2-GARCH Volatility Analysis
Volatility prediction for Monday, September 21st, 2026
1 Day
20.46%
decreased by 1.00%
1 Week
20.82%
decreased by 0.64%
1 Month
21.52%
increased by 0.06%
Analysis last updated: Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 12:03 AM UTC
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Jan 8, 1993 to Sep 18, 2026Model Insight
Volatility shocks decay with a half-life of 2 trading days, meaning a shock loses half its impact after approximately 2 days.
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MF2-GARCH Model
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Shock decay: Shocks decay with a 2-day half-life
| Param | Value | t-stat |
|---|---|---|
| mwindow | 51 | |
| αARCH | 0.1187 | 4.21*** |
| βGARCH | 0.6393 | 11.13*** |
| γleverage | -0.0032 | -0.10 |
| λ₁tau intercept | 0.0772 | 2.19** |
| λ₂forecast adj. | 0.0956 | 2.85*** |
| λ₃tau persistence | 0.8872 | 22.21*** |
0.756
Persistence2d
Half-lifeσ
MF2-GARCH Model
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| Parameter | Value | t-statistic |
|---|---|---|
m window Rolling window length | 51 | |
α ARCH Response to squared shocks | 0.1187 | 4.21*** |
β GARCH Volatility persistence | 0.6393 | 11.13*** |
γ leverage Additional response to negative shocks | -0.0032 | -0.10 |
λ₁ tau intercept Baseline long-term coefficient | 0.0772 | 2.19** |
λ₂ forecast adj. Forecast performance sensitivity | 0.0956 | 2.85*** |
λ₃ tau persistence Long-term factor persistence | 0.8872 | 22.21*** |
Persistence:
0.756
Half-life:
2 days
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