outlook
noun [ S ]
uk/ˈaʊtlʊk/ usthe way a particular situation is expected to develop in the future, for example, whether it will get better or worse:
If the inflationary outlook continues to get worse, the central bank will not hesitate to act.
the economic/financial/trading outlook
the long-term/short-term/medium-term outlook
a gloomy/uncertain/positive outlook
the outlook for sth Economic growth has slowed considerably as and soaring energy prices continue to cloud the outlook for the world economy.
the outlook is/remains bleak/bright/uncertain, etc. This year's economic outlook remains uncertain.
the attitude of a person or organization in relation to a particular situation:
sb's/sth's outlook on sth Canadian investors are gauging the Fed's outlook on rates as an early indication of whether the Bank of Canada can drop its key rate again.