Prospects for the Global Economy Source: World Bank. Notes: e = estimate; f = forecast. EMDE = emerging market and developing economy. World Bank forecasts are frequently updated based on new inform... Notes: e = estimate; f = forecast. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Index forecasts weaker growth The index predicts future real GDP growth (gross domestic product, adjusted for inflation) based on 11 leading economic and financial indicators. Four of the 11 indicators were positive in July, up from three in June. Positive indicators include hours worked, real capital goods orders, the real money supply and light-vehicle sales, all of which increased. Negative indicators include declines in building permits, stock prices, ISM export orders and the yield curve. About the USA TODAY/IHS Global Insight Economic Outlook Index USA TODAY and IHS Global Insight, a top-rated economic analysis and consulting firm, created this index to help readers track the economic recovery. The index predicts future gross domestic product (GDP) growth. To forecast real GDP growth, IHS Global Insight designed a model that produces a weighted composite of 11 leading indicators. For each indicator, the model compares a moving average of the latest three months to a moving average over the past year.
Morgan Stanley - Global Economic Forum Top Economic Reports March 05, 2014 By The Global Economics Team | Asia Pacific Economics: Asia Insight: Asia’s Debt Indulgence: AXJ’s leverage levels have picked up sharply over the past six years... Leverage in AXJ is relatively over-extended when evaluated in the context of the region’s per capita incomes. US Economics: Making Cents: A Minimum Wage Brief: As the debate over the minimum wage drags on in DC, we outline the key economic issues at play. Sunday Start: What Next in the Global Economy (February 23, 2014): While each EM economy is different, South Africa shares some common features with other members of what we call the ‘double deficit club’, which also includes Brazil, Turkey, India, Indonesia and Ukraine. US Economics: Business Conditions: Weathered by Winter: The February MSBCI fell 9 points to 43% as severe winter weather weighs on growth expectations. Important Disclosure Information at the end of this Forum Disclosure Section Global Research Conflict Management Policy
Global Economic Outlook Slow Global Growth to See a Rebound in 2014 Faster Increase in Public and Private Investment and Policy Reform to Drive Productivity Can Counter Long Term Slowdown Main results: Global growth of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), adjusted for inflation, will rebound from 2.9 percent in 2013 to 3.5 percent in 2014 – a slight upward revision from our projection of 3.1 percent, last November. Global Outlook for Growth of Gross Domestic Product, 2014-2025 Note: projections are based on trend growth estiamtes, which – for the period 2014-19 – are adjusted for adjustments from remaining output gaps *Europe includes 27 members of the European Union (excluding Croatia) as well as Switzerland and Norway. Global Outlook for Growth of Gross Domestic Product, 2013-2025 Distribution of World GDP in 2000, 2012 and 2025 Note: GDP shares are converted to U.S. dollars using purchasing power parities. About The Conference Board Global Economic Outlook For detailed methodology, click here. Methodological Notes
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