Prediction Consensus: What Experts See Coming in 2025

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This graphic is our annual prediction consensus for 2025, which compiles expert predictions for the upcoming year into a comprehensive bingo card.

The more shaded dots on a prediction's bingo tile indicates a higher amount of forecasts for it.

Uncertainty reigns among expert forecasts for 2025, with many predictions influenced by Donald Trump entering office on January 20th.

Many forecasters see increased geopolitical uncertainty and volatility, as global trade dynamics restructure around tariffs and potential counter-tariffs.
Banks and financial institutions project another year of double-digit returns for the S&P 500
Equity gains are expected to broaden beyond the Magnificent 7 in the U.S., and some forecasters expect strong European equity returns.
Robotaxis are expected to become available in more major cities, and AI agents capable of executing multi-step and specialized tasks are predicted to enter the workforce in 2025.