• 2024 in Review: What expert predictions came true, and what missed the mark?
• Key Trends for 2025: A closer look at the forces we’re tracking for the year ahead.
• Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered by the Visual Capitalist team.
• Your Input Matters: Your ideas could help shape the 2025 Global Forecast Series report, available to VC+ members.

 Key Trend #1  The Trump Effect

Why is this a key trend? Whether it's market reactions to tariffs, or, growing instability of U.S. relations with China, Russia, and Europe—Donald Trump’s return to office will have sweeping impacts on international trade, geopolitics, and the U.S. economy.

 Key Trend #2  Big Tech’s Uncertain Future

Why is this a key trend? Big Tech has rebounded impressively since their slump in 2022, but uncertainty lingers. Over-reliance on Nvidia, AI’s slow returns, regulatory pressures on Google, and Elon Musk’s political influence could alter the 2025 tech landscape.

 Key Trend #3  Everything Is at All-Time Highs, but De-Risking Doesn’t Feel Right

Why is this a key trend? With equities, crypto, and gold hitting record highs, investors may be wondering what to expect next. More rate cuts are also expected, so de-risking doesn’t feel right—but volatility is a near-certainty in 2025, which could mean a bumpy ride in the markets.