Synchronization of Solar and Economic Activity Indices
摘要
Forecasts of economic indices are important for mitigating the risks of unexpected stresses in the global or local economy. However, the numerous factors that influence the resulting economic index create a complex picture that complicates determining a cyclical pattern. We studied the relationship between solar activity and the Dow Jones Industrial Average from 1896 to 2021. We used correlation and cross-correlation methods with a sliding time window and a wavelet coherency approach to analyze the data. The study revealed that the relationship between the events is not simple and evolves over time. Various synchronization periods, as well as variation in the coherence of these synchronizations over time, were identified. We discovered that the correlation with the 11-year periodicity is greater than 0.5 during the 1906–1936 and 1964–2000 time periods and is visible with a 95