Prospects for the Global Economy Source: World Bank. Notes: e = estimate; f = forecast. EMDE = emerging market and developing economy. Notes: e = estimate; f = forecast. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Economic Data freely available online Compiled by John Sloman, Economics Network Last updated 12th April 2014 Here are some links that you may find useful for accessing statistics and other information. Datasets that require you to pay or register are on a separate page along with pointers. Printing out this page If you print out this page, the URLs will appear alongside each individual link. A. The following three sites are the main ones for accessing free data (mainly macroeconomic) on the UK economy. 1. For those familiar with the old National Statistics site, the new site, launched on 27 August 2011, may seem hard to navigate. There have been some significant improvements to the site. In addition to the Home Page, there are three main sections to the site: Browse by theme, Publications and Data. On the Home Page, you can find the latest statistical releases, a range of headline statistics and links to related sites. Home Page In the Browse by Theme section, you can select topics at three levels. Browse by Theme Publications
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. Also negative were increases in the AAA corporate bond spread, seasonally adjusted crude oil prices and the real federal funds rate. This model assumes it can take 12 to 15 months for changes in the real federal funds rate to affect economic activity, so it uses the November 2011 — January 2012 rolling average to forecast real GDP in December 2012. About the USA TODAY/IHS Global Insight Economic Outlook Index The index predicts future gross domestic product (GDP) growth. The interactive graphic How this index differs from others
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... 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 The information and opinions in Morgan Stanley Research were prepared by Morgan Stanley & Co. 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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