How can volatility spillovers lead to systemic risk?

Volatility spillovers between financial markets can lead to systemic risk, which is the potential for a shock in one market to spread throughout the entire financial system. This occurs when the turbulence in one market spills over into other markets, causing a chain reaction of potential defaults. For example, a sudden increase in the volatility of stock markets can lead to an increase in bond market volatility, which in turn can lead to an increase in bank lending rates and a decline in economic growth. Ultimately, these spillovers can lead to a systemic crisis that can have severe economic consequences. Managing systemic risk requires a comprehensive understanding of the underlying dynamics of volatility spillovers and their impact on the financial system.

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