World Economic Forum – Chief Economists’ Outlook, Sep 2025

The main theme of the report concerns the current economic conditions and future prospects amidst global changes and uncertainties.

Key findings include: The global economy is undergoing significant transformations characterized by short-term disruptions and long-term structural changes. 72% of chief economists expect a deterioration in global economic conditions over the next year. Geoeconomic fragmentation is intensifying, centered around trade tensions. The rapid development of artificial intelligence adds uncertainty, with most economists expecting the technology to become commercially disruptive within the next year.