We propose a unique method of nowcasting and forecasting GDP growth based on a forward-looking measure of unemployment … GDP growth equally well as the popular Business Cycle Index of the Swiss National Bank and the KOF Barometer with respect …

The paper provides a disaggregated mixed-frequency framework for the estimation of GDP. The GDP is disaggregated into …. The model framework is applied for Greek GDP nowcasting. The results provide evidence that the more accurate nowcasting … estimations require (i) the disaggregation of GDP, (ii) the use of a multilayer mixed-frequency framework, and (iii) the inclusion …

This paper presents a framework for quantifying uncertainty around point forecasts for GDP, inflation and house prices …