GDP nowcasting for the euro area and member countries – 2025 edition
This publication evaluates various real-time GDP nowcasting models for the euro area and six member countries (Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, and the Netherlands) using recent data from 2021 to 2024. It compares individual models and model averages at different estimation points, highlighting the effectiveness of penalised regressions and double-sorted filter model averages in providing timely and accurate economic insights.