Global dividends fell at the fastest pace since mid-2015 in Q3 as American dividend growth slowed to a post-crisis low. According to the Henderson global dividend index, U.S. payouts fell to $100.4B, down 7% on a headline basis. Payments were constrained by subdued profit growth, which can partly be explained by a strong dollar, alongside higher levels of debt, causing management to take a cautious approach when deploying cash.
