Regular economic updates and analysis for 190 countries
Ideal for busy executives, these succinct reports examine the latest economic developments and policy changes, but also include long-term forecasts for key economic indicators. Drawing on our integrated Global Economic Model, our in-house economists provide the highest-quality forecasts in a consistent international framework.
We provide monthly reports on the top 60 world economies, with updates between two and four times a year for other countries. The reports support and explain the forecasts in our Global Economic Databank. Full telephone and email support from our economists is included in the subscription price.
What the service includes
- Long-range forecasts. A range of 25 central economic and financial indicators with historical data from 1990 and forecasts to 2020 in downloadable Excel spreadsheets. Economic forecasts are presented by quarter and by year.
- Highlights and key issues. A succinct summary of each country’s economic situation and prospects, including a clear explanation of the main factors driving our forecasts. You also receive at-a-glance charts showing the latest economic trends, such as home sales, employment, consumer confidence, consumer credit, personal savings, GDP, inflation, trade balance, manufacturing orders and more.
- Background and facts. A concise picture of each country’s place in the world, with background on the economy, political system and government policies. Useful facts, figures and tables for each country, including historical demographic trends, structure of the economy, sovereign credit ratings, key destinations of exports, composition of goods and services, corruption perceptions and more.
- Monthly global economic reviews. Highlights of critical issues and risks facing the global economy, based on our global forecasts and scenarios.
