The Dire Predictions and Cryptic Symbols on The Economist’s 2026 “The World Ahead” Edition

At the end of every year, the renowned publication The Economist releases its “The World Ahead” edition, in which it predicts trends and events for the coming year. And, nearly every time, the issue’s cover is replete with intricate, highly enigmatic, and often dire symbols. While usually, there is no reason to pay much attention to the contents of a magazine cover, The Economist is different.
The main reason: The Economist is linked directly to those who can make “predic