Opening Statement from the October 2017 Dividend Gems 

Opening Statement from the October 2017 Dividend Gems 

Originally published on October 15, 2017 

Global Economic Overview

Global growth continues to make gradual although mild progress, with upbeat momentum most notably in the EU and Japan.

China also continues to perform well relative to the previous year, although the financial system still faces significant long-term risks. The boost in China’s economy has led to outperformance of