Opening Statement from the September 2017 CCPM Forecaster 

Opening Statement from the September 2017 CCPM Forecaster 

Originally published on September 3, 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 nation still faces significant long-term risks.

In contrast, while the US economy remains on solid footing, consensus growth estimates continue to be revised downward. But this is in accord with our previous forecasts.