I will restrict myself today to offering brief remarks on the global outlook for 2018 and the risks ahead, as well as current developments in terms of global monetary policy and the prospects for capital markets, the latest on Europe, including my own country, Greece.
There is evidence which makes me feel optimistic, after the 8-year Greek saga, and I would like to share my optimism with you today. 1. Introduction The upswing in global economic activity has continued well into the second half of 2017, and the upturn has become more synchronised across countries.