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S&P GSCI Sugar Index MF2-GARCH Volatility Analysis
Volatility prediction for Friday, August 7th, 2026
1 Day
23.71%
increased by 1.01%
1 Week
23.75%
increased by 1.05%
1 Month
23.95%
increased by 1.25%
Analysis last updated: Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 11:04 PM UTC
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How returns affect tomorrow's volatilityVolatility Forecast
How volatility evolves over timeParameter Estimates
Jan 2, 1990 to Jul 31, 2026Model Insight
This asset exhibits a notable leverage effect: negative returns increase next-day volatility 83% more than equivalent positive returns.
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MF2-GARCH Model
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| Parameter | Value | t-statistic |
|---|---|---|
m window Rolling window length | 26 | |
α ARCH Response to squared shocks | 0.0315 | 7.91*** |
β GARCH Volatility persistence | 0.7475 | 19.45*** |
γ leverage Additional response to negative shocks | 0.0263 | 5.71*** |
λ₁ tau intercept Baseline long-term coefficient | 0.0277 | 0.59 |
λ₂ forecast adj. Forecast performance sensitivity | 0.0450 | 0.90 |
λ₃ tau persistence Long-term factor persistence | 0.9474 | 16.55*** |
Persistence:
0.792
Half-life:
3 days
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