This paper compares two single-equation approaches from the recent nowcast literature: Mixed-data sampling (MIDAS …

In this paper we aim to measure actual volatility within a model-based framework using high-frequency data. In the … at smaller and smaller time intervals. High-frequency returns are used for the computation of realised volatility. Recent … theoretical results have shown that realised volatility is a consistent estimator of actual volatility but when it is subject to …