Solar Weather Dynamics and the US Economy: A Comprehensive GVAR Perspective

This work examines the direct impact of solar events on the financial sector of the United States, while also investigating their indirect effects on other sectors of the US economy. The study introduces a cutting-edge methodology based on the Global Vector Autoregressive (GVAR) model, utilizing a comprehensive dataset, to estimate indirect global impulse response functions. By putting forward this approach, the study highlights the significant contribution of solar events on financial and insurance activities, establishing a clear connection to the broader US economy. Moreover, it quantifies and demonstrates the direct and indirect influence of solar events on the US economy, paving the way for future in-depth investigations in this field.