multi-step nowcasting tool, whereas bridge equations are based on iterated forecasts; 2) MIDAS equations employ empirical … set for nowcasting includes the most recent indicator observations in both approaches. To discuss the differences between … models are compared in an empirical application to nowcasting GDP growth in the Euro area given a large set of business cycle …

. Our empirical findings show that the factor estimation methods don't differ much with respect to nowcasting accuracy …

paper, we compare their performance in a relevant case for policy making, i.e., nowcasting and forecasting quarterly GDP …