The Kiplinger Letter’s Must-Read Political and Economic Forecasts for 2021

Our annual outlook explores what to expect from the U.S. economy, the new Congress and next administration, trade tensions, cryptocurrency, self-driving trucks and more.

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Forecasting the future is no easy task, but that's what Kiplinger reporters and editors do, digging deep into data and reaching out to experts in academia and the private sector. We tap our sources in government to understand how regulations will affect emerging technology. Moreover, we look at past and present trends and apply careful, considered judgment to forecast and analyze coming developments.

In what promises to be an eventful 2021, here are 10 big trends and stories to watch.