As we step into 2025, the year greets us with a blend of optimism and uncertainty. Just as it is hard to predict college football (with the top 5 teams out of the playoffs), the market is even harder, as not a single Wall Street firm came close to predicting the level of the S&P 500 at the end of 2024. A new presidential candidate, and increasing excitement over innovation like artificial intelligence; 2025 seems to be a year full of opportunity and challenges. Let’s explore the ideas shaping the road ahead: 

2025: A Year of Promise and Payback, by First Trust