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Economic Viewpoint

A Look Back at 2018 Strong Economic Growth despite Increased Volatility

December 20, 2018
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François Dupuis • Mathieu D’Anjou • Carine Bergevin-Chammah • Benoit P. Durocher • Francis Généreux • Hendrix Vachon

Despite recent concerns, the global economy fared very well in 2018. The annual growth of global real GDP should reach 3.8 % for the year, its highest increase since 2011.