A common-features analysis of Amsterdam and London financial markets during the eighteenth century

We examine the financial linkage between the London and Amsterdam financial markets using stock prices recorded in each market over the period 1723-94 in conjunction With tests for common trends, cycles, and regime shifts. Th ese tests reveal a surprising degree of integration between the markets as their prices move together in both the short and long run. Moreover, shocks to the assets translate quickly and accurately between markets. It also ap pears that Dutch investment did not destabilize London markets and stock pr ices in London were the primary determinant of prices in Amsterdam. (JEL F3 2, G15, N23).