Another Economic Outlook Index

I came upon another economic outlook index, this one titled "USA TODAY/IHS Global Insight Economic Outlook Index." The link is found here:

http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/economic-outlook.htm

The index is designed to predict real GDP growth and is a composite of 11 indicators.

Currently the chart shows a prediction for each month in 2010 up through June. The June 2010 value is 2.3%.

From the article accompanying the index graphic: "The USA TODAY/IHS Global Insight Economic Outlook Index shows moderating but firm growth in the first half of 2010 after a strong recovery in the second half of 2009."

I'll add this index to the other economic outlook indicators that I occasionally update. The last update was on January 11.


SPX at 1089.19 as this post is written