Stop-loss orders and price cascades in currency markets [An article from: Journal of International Money and Finance]

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Currency economists are puzzled by the great frequency of massive, abrupt exchange-rate changes. This paper provides evidence that such moves may be catalyzed by stop-loss orders, which create rapid, self-reinforcing price movements or ''price cascades.'' The central hypothesis comes from theoretical finance research indicating that stop-loss trading can cause price discontinuities manifested as price cascades. Price cascades, which are inconsistent with standard structural exchange-rate models, may contribute to the ''exchange-rate disconnect'' problem. The paper also provides evidence that exchange rates respond to non-informative order flow.