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The report for the 2025 Global Forecast Series, presented by Inigo, is now available and exclusively on VC+.
Our editorial team analyzed 800+ expert predictions to create a 50-page report with key trends for the year ahead, featuring digestible visuals to help you make informed decisions.
Top Trends and Predictions for 2025
What do experts predict for the global economy, geopolitics, markets, and technology in 2025? Read on for a sneak preview of the report, with key trends from over 100 sources, including bank outlooks and CEO interviews.
🌐 Growth Risks and Inflation Pressures in the U.S.
The U.S. economy faces challenges that could hinder growth and raise inflation. In our report, we cover U.S. economic scenarios, global GDP growth forecasts, interest rate projections, and risks from potential tariff changes.
Inigo’s Insight: Mo Tanweer, Inigo’s economics expert, warns that higher import costs could strain consumer finances and limit U.S. GDP growth.
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🗺️ Rising Global Tensions and Their Impact
Geopolitical risks have risen, with potential flashpoints in 2025. Our report explores upcoming elections, scenarios for the Russia-Ukraine war, and Middle East conflicts, along with the potential global impact of a Trump presidency.
Inigo’s Insight: Mo Tanweer also expects “tariff dodging” by nations, reshaping global trade, likely through Asia and Latin America.
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📈 Investment Outlook for U.S. and Global Assets
After two strong years for the S&P 500, forecasters expect continued positive returns for U.S. markets. The report also dives into investment themes for U.S. and global equities, bonds, commodities, and cryptocurrency in 2025.
Inigo’s Insight: Maeve Grant, Inigo’s Chief Investment Officer, believes U.S. risk assets will be tested in 2025 by high valuations and potential risk events.
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🤖 The Convergence of Robotics and AI in 2025
Experts predict 2025 will see robotics converge with AI, introducing humanoid robots to the workforce. The report looks at robotics growth, AI costs, and emerging technologies that could reshape industries and daily life.
Inigo’s Insight: Erdal Atakan, Inigo’s Chief Operations and Technology Officer, expects geopolitical trends and the energy transition to drive new technologies for sustainable, independent supply chains.
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What is the 2025 Global Forecast Series?
The 2025 Global Forecast Series, presented by Inigo, is your ultimate cheatsheet for the year ahead, with visual insights including:
- 🔍 A recap of 2024’s expert predictions
- 📓 The 2025 Global Forecast Report
- ▶️ Videos unpacking report insights
- 🗃️ The raw data behind the 2025 Global Forecast
Inigo is a new insurance and reinsurance specialist, designed to capture huge swathes of data to generate analytical insights and advance towards underwriting excellence.
Inigo integrates cutting-edge technology with a team whose aim is to redefine the insurance landscape and deliver enduring value to their brokers and clients.
Inigo’s expertise in turning complexity into clarity mirrors VC’s mission to distill critical global trends through simple but powerful data-driven visuals for the 2025 Global Forecast Series.
