"Outrageous Predictions" for 2025: This Bank Makes Bold Forecasts for the Future

Some of the predictions from this bank seem so outlandish that they almost seem impossible. Yet, even the most fantastic forecasts can have a significant impact on global markets.

Danish bank Saxo Bank has released its "Outrageous Predictions" for 2025, marking the 22nd year of bold insights into technology, finance, and the economy. "Our outrageous predictions aren't exactly news, nor entirely real, at least not yet," say the authors. The likelihood of these forecasts coming true is up for you to decide.

• Electric Cars Will Be Cheaper Than Gas Vehicles: Despite a predicted drop in oil prices and a rise in air travel, electric cars will become more affordable than gasoline cars, thanks to falling battery production costs.
• President Trump Will "Blow Up" the Dollar: By 2025, the Trump administration is expected to impose massive tariffs, slashing the budget deficit. The cryptocurrency market will soar to over $10 trillion, significantly weakening the U.S. dollar, much to the delight of U.S. exporters.
• AI Boom Will Drive Up Electricity Prices: The rapid rise of AI will drive up electricity prices in densely populated areas across the U.S. This will spark public outcry, leading local authorities to impose heavy taxes on large data centers. Increased energy demand will fuel investments in solar farms and natural gas plants, creating a boom in the energy sector, but at the cost of rising inflation.

• Scientists Will Bio-Print a Functional Human Heart: Bio-printing a functional human heart will revolutionize healthcare, leading to investments in 3D printing and biotechnology as the field expands.
• Climate Change Will Trigger a Catastrophic Storm in the U.S.: A climate fueled storm will devastate the insurance industry, bankrupting a major U.S. insurer. Property values will drop, boosting Berkshire Hathaway's stock as Warren Buffett's company capitalizes on the crisis.
• Nvidia's Blackwell Chip Will Revolutionize AI: Nvidia's Blackwell chip will offer 25 times the AI computing power of its predecessor, surpassing Apple's $105 billion profit record and nearly doubling its market capitalization.

These bold forecasts provide a glimpse into a future where technology, finance, and global challenges intersect in unexpected ways.