In this work, we study the problem of aggregating a finite number of predictors for nonstationary sub-linear processes. We provide oracle inequalities relying essentially on three ingredients: (1) a uniform bound of the ℓ 1 \ell^1 ℓ 1 norm of the time varying sub-linear coefficients, (2) a Lipschitz assumption on the predict…
The paper develops predictors for functional data on manifolds.
problem Functional data prediction on time-varying manifolds.
method Least-squares local linear Fréchet curve predictor and weighted Fréchet mean approach.
result Asymptotical optimality of the proposed predictors.
Study shows time-varying stock returns across economic states.
problem Equity premium predictability varies by economic state.
method State-switching predictive regression using yield curve slope.
result The Aligned Economic Index improves stock return prediction.
We examine how the most prevalent stochastic properties of key financial time series have been affected during the recent financial crises. In particular we focus on changes associated with the remarkable economic events of the last two decades in the mean and volatility dynamics, including the underlying volatility pe…
Model predicts smoking events using a Hawkes process.
problem Predict smoking events to improve cessation interventions.
method Time-varying semi-parametric Hawkes process model.
result TV-SPHP achieves superior prediction performance.
Paper proposes efficient methods for forecasting with large datasets.
problem Forecasting with large, high-dimensional economic data sets.
method Bayesian hierarchical priors, factor graphs, message passing algorithms, Generalized Approximate Message Passing (GAMP).
result The proposed methods outperform traditional approaches in forecasting U.S. price inflation.
Optimizes prediction error method for time-varying models.
problem Achieving optimal prediction error rates for time-varying models.
method Nonlinear least squares method for time-varying parametric models.
result First rate-optimal non-asymptotic analysis for time-varying models.
Study tail risk in high-frequency finance using L 1 L_1 L 1 -regularized regression.
problem Measuring tail risk dynamics in high-frequency financial markets.
method Dynamic extreme value regression model with L 1 L_1 L 1 -regularized maximum likelihood estimator. result Severity of extreme losses well predicted by low price impact in high volatility periods.
Bayesian models improve cryptocurrency forecasting accuracy.
problem Improving cryptocurrency forecasting accuracy using Bayesian models.
method Compared Bayesian models with constant and time-varying volatility, including stochastic volatility and GARCH models.
result Stochastic volatility significantly outperforms VAR in both point and density forecasting.
AJL framework detects dynamic patterns in high-dimensional time-varying models.
problem Complex time-varying associations and abrupt regime shifts in longitudinal processes.
method Hierarchical regularization framework integrating functional variable selection with structural changepoint detection.
result The refined estimator achieves the oracle property in ultra-high-dimensional settings.
New method for spatiotemporal data regression using Gaussian processes.
problem Regression in spatiotemporal random fields.
method Empirical Bayes approach, tight Gaussian measures, truncation scheme.
result Effective dimension reduction through time-varying angular spectra.
This paper tackles continuous covariate shift by adaptively training predictors.
problem Continuous covariate shift where input distributions change over time.
method Online density ratio estimation method to adaptively train predictors.
result Excess risk guarantee for the predictor through dynamic regret bound.
MELO predicts electricity loads by adapting to shifts without external indicators.
problem Adapting to non-stationary prediction challenges in online settings.
method MELO combines multiple forgetting factors and aggregation rules to adaptively predict.
result MELO reduces RMSE by 34.7% compared to base predictors and external covariates.
We develop a novel "decouple-recouple" dynamic predictive strategy and contribute to the literature on forecasting and economic decision making in a data-rich environment. Under this framework, clusters of predictors generate different latent states in the form of predictive densities that are later synthesized within …
Extends tracking guarantees for time-varying variational inequalities.
problem Tracking solutions of time-varying variational inequalities.
method Extends existing results to sublinear solution paths and periodic problems.
result Discrete dynamical systems of periodic time-varying VI can exhibit chaotic behavior or converge to the solution.
New method tracks time-varying parameters in data.
problem Tracking unknown time-varying parameters in data.
method Stochastic gradient descent-based recursive scheme with log-likelihood as gain function.
result Convergence in mean-square error in a suitable neighborhood of the unknown parameter.
In this paper we forecast daily returns of crypto-currencies using a wide variety of different econometric models. To capture salient features commonly observed in financial time series like rapid changes in the conditional variance, non-normality of the measurement errors and sharply increasing trends, we develop a ti…
Develops a method to predict stock returns with time-varying risk premia.
problem Predicting stock returns with time-varying risk premia while maintaining no-arbitrage restrictions.
method Penalized two-pass regression with time-varying factor loadings, incorporating penalization in the first pass and grouping in the second pass.
result The proposed method reduces prediction errors compared to other approaches.
Time-varying neural network improves stock return prediction.
problem Predicting stock returns in a time-varying market.
method Online early stopping algorithm for neural network training.
result The proposed algorithm outperforms current methods in predicting monthly U.S. stock returns.
Study improves stock return prediction by switching between economic states, outperforming traditional methods.
problem Improving stock return prediction across economic regimes.
method State-switching specification using the slope of the yield curve, with an Aligned Economic Index.
result The Aligned Economic Index outperforms traditional predictors, especially during market turbulence.
New tool for summarizing time-varying data shapes.
problem Understanding dynamic data shapes.
method Introducing crocker stacks for time-varying metric spaces.
result Demonstrated utility in parameter identification task.
Estimates time-varying network connections using multi-stage smoothing.
problem Estimating edge probabilities of time-varying networks.
method Multi-stage smoothing: temporal local smoothing followed by node-domain smoothing.
result Captures both smooth temporal evolution and structural patterns in connectivity.
Paper tackles hyper-gradient estimation in decentralized FL over time-varying networks.
problem Excessive communication costs and inability to use robust networks.
method Introduces an optimality condition and uses Push-Sum for averaging model parameters and gradients over time-varying directed networks.
result Derives a hyper-gradient estimator that operates over time-varying directed networks and converges to the true hyper-gradient.
New model forecasts long-memory series with time-varying parameters.
problem Forecasting long-memory series with dynamic parameters.
method Proposes a new long-memory model with a time-varying fractional parameter, driven by predictive likelihood score.
result Validated through Monte Carlo experiment and real data applications.
New methods estimate survival functions with time-varying covariates.
problem Estimating survival functions with time-varying covariates.
method Generalized conditional inference and relative risk forests, adapted transformation forest.
result Proposed methods outperform traditional models in estimating survival functions.
Estimates time-varying parameters from two OLS estimates.
problem Time-varying linear regression with hidden dynamics.
method Combines two OLS estimates for stable linear dynamics.
result Finite sample guarantee on estimation error.
The paper develops methods for time-varying constrained online convex optimization.
problem Time-varying loss and constraint functions in online convex optimization.
method Model-based augmented Lagrangian methods (MALM) for time-varying and delayed feedback.
result Sublinear regret and constraint violation for both time-varying and delayed feedback scenarios.
TVBO optimizes time-varying functions with asymptotically vanishing regret.
problem Understanding the asymptotic performance of TVBO for time-varying black-box functions.
method Provided upper and lower bounds for cumulative regret of TVBO algorithms.
result TVBO algorithms can achieve asymptotically vanishing regret under certain conditions.
The paper analyzes equity market dynamics and optimal portfolios using time-varying optimization.
problem Analyzing the time-varying structure of equity markets, particularly market capitalization inequality and concentration.
method The study employs mathematical functionals of time-varying portfolios and a Sharpe optimization procedure.
result Optimal portfolios exhibit varying market capitalization exposure over time.
New model captures time-varying volatility with stochastic exponential tails.
problem Capturing time-varying volatility and stochastic skewness in financial markets.
method Normal Tempered Stable distribution with time-varying parameter.
result Model better explains market option prices with stochastic exponential tails.
New method learns time-varying home field advantage in football.
problem Discovering causal factors behind home field advantage in sports.
method DYNAMO: a novel causal discovery method for non-stationary processes.
result Time-varying home field advantages influenced by referee bias.
SEF-M improves spiking neural network classification accuracy by 14%.
problem Improving spiking neural network classification accuracy.
method Meta-neuron based learning algorithm with time-varying weight model.
result Time-varying weight model improves classification accuracy by 14%.
Online distributional prediction with latent cluster geometry
problem Predicting the full data-generating distribution in non-stationary streams
method Representing candidate laws as latent cluster geometry and using Gibbs quasi-posterior
result Achieving sublinear cumulative Wasserstein regret under bounded support and stable latent geometry
Estimates financial market impacts of COVID-19 using time-varying kernel density.
problem Estimating the impact of COVID-19 on financial markets over time.
method Time-varying kernel density estimation with Kolmogorov-Smirnov statistic.
result Determines the chronology and regional disparities of financial market impacts.
New TVBO algorithm optimizes time-varying functions with varying sampling frequencies.
problem Optimizing time-varying, expensive, noisy functions with constant frequency assumption.
method Formulated practical recommendations and derived upper regret bound for varying sampling frequencies.
result BOLT algorithm outperforms state-of-the-art TVBO algorithms in experiments.
A pairs trading model with time-varying volatility using stochastic control.
problem Optimizing pairs trading strategies with fluctuating asset volatilities.
method Stochastic control techniques, Finite Difference method, Generalized Method of Moments.
result Optimal trading strategies maximizing expected power utility from terminal wealth.
Paper tackles dynamic graph topology identification in time-varying graphs.
problem Dynamic graph topology identification in time-varying graphs.
method Proposes an online algorithm for time-varying optimization, with intrinsic temporal regularization.
result Demonstrates performance on Gaussian graphical model problem.
Study online control of unknown time-varying systems with negative and positive results.
problem Online control of time-varying systems with unknown dynamics.
method Algorithmic upper bounds and lower bounds for different policy classes.
result Sublinear adaptive regret bounds for Disturbance Response policies.
A new method learns dynamic graph representations from time-varying data.
problem Learning dynamic graph representations from time-varying data.
method Higher-order skip-gram with negative sampling (HOSGNS) for tensor factorization.
result HOSGNS outperforms state-of-the-art methods in downstream tasks.
Study compares optimal vs. naive diversification in crypto markets, finds time-varying moments improve performance.
problem Optimizing portfolio construction in volatile crypto markets.
method Examines time-varying moments and transaction costs, incorporates turnover penalty.
result Time-varying moment estimators outperform conventional estimators in practical portfolio construction.
New model explains option pricing with time-varying volatility risk aversion.
problem Time variations in the shape of the pricing kernel.
method Introduced a pricing kernel with time-varying volatility risk aversion combined with Heston-Nandi GARCH model.
result Variance risk ratio (VRR) emerges as a key variable in option pricing.
Proposes estimators for complex dose-response curves using kernel methods.
problem Estimating complex dose-response curves with continuous treatments, mediators, and covariates.
method Kernel ridge regression with sequential kernel embedding technique.
result Simple estimators for mediated and time-varying dose response curves with nonasymptotic uniform rates.
Time-varying parameters are shown to be ridge regressions, simplifying computations and tuning.
problem Capturing structural change in economic data.
method Ridge regression approach, including cross-validation for tuning, and extensions for sparsity and reduced-rank restrictions.
result The method efficiently estimates large numbers of time-varying parameters, demonstrated with Canadian monetary policy data.
New algorithm reduces dynamic regret in time-varying movement costs.
problem Dynamic regret in online convex optimization with time-varying movement costs.
method Introduced a novel algorithm for time-varying movement costs, achieving comparator-adaptive dynamic regret bound.
result Established first comparator-adaptive dynamic regret bound of O ~ ( ( M 2 + M P T ) ( T + ∑ t λ t ) ) \widetilde{\mathcal{O}}(\sqrt{(M^2+MP_T)(T+\sum_t λ_t)}) O ( ( M 2 + M P T ) ( T + ∑ t λ t ) ) . Paper proposes a method for learning and planning in time-varying environments.
problem Learning and planning in unknown, time-varying environments.
method Computes the maximally likely model of the environment using maximum likelihood estimation.
result Generalizes learning algorithms for time-invariant Markov decision processes to time-varying ones.
Paper proposes an EKF for estimating time-varying market efficiency.
problem Estimating time-varying market efficiency under nonlinear dynamics.
method Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) for time-varying autoregressive models.
result U.S. market generally remained weak-form efficient since mid-1946.
New streaming methods improve convergence rates for optimization problems.
problem Optimizing large-scale, sequential data problems.
method Time-varying mini-batches and Polyak-Ruppert averaging for gradient-based algorithms.
result Time-varying mini-batches and averaging achieve optimal convergence and variance reduction.
This paper develops a non-Bayesian methodology to analyze the time-varying structure of international linkages and market efficiency in G7 countries. We consider a non-Bayesian time-varying vector autoregressive (TV-VAR) model, and apply it to estimate the joint degree of market efficiency in the sense of Fama (1970, 1…