Gerald Celente
Gerald Celente is a globally recognized trend forecaster, author, and founder of the Trends Research Institute, as well as the publisher of The Trends Journal, a leading magazine dedicated to identifying and analyzing emerging global trends. With over four decades of experience in trend forecasting, Celente has built an international reputation for his accurate predictions on financial markets, geopolitics, and social change. Throughout his career, Gerald Celente has correctly anticipated some of the most significant global shifts in modern history, including the 1987 stock market crash, the Dot-Com bust, the “Gold Bull Run,” and the “Panic of ’08”. He also forecasted the rise of organic food movements and the gourmet coffee boom long before they became mainstream consumer trends. Celente is the author of bestselling books such as Trend Tracking and Trends 2000, which explore long-term socioeconomic cycles and how they shape global industries, politics, and culture.
Gerald Celente Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder and Publisher
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EXPERTISE & EARLY CAREER
Over his distinguished career, Gerald Celente has earned a global reputation as one of the world’s most accurate and influential trend forecasters, renowned for his ability to predict major economic, geopolitical, and social events decades before they unfold.
With more than 40 years of experience analyzing global trends, Celente has become widely recognized as the #1 trend forecaster in the world.
His expertise spans economics, technology, politics, and societal behavior, offering a comprehensive view of how interconnected global systems evolve.
Celente has accurately predicted landmark events such as the 1987 stock market crash, the Dot-Com bust, the 2008 financial crisis (known as the “Panic of ’08”), and the gold bull market that followed.
Since the early 1990s, his forecasts have also included early warnings about terrorism, economic collapses, and geopolitical conflicts, reinforcing his status as a leading authority in global trend forecasting and strategic foresight.
MEDIA PRESENCE
Gerald Celente’s outspoken, data-driven approach and contrarian insights have made him a trusted voice in financial forecasting and a regular commentator on the world’s leading news outlets.
His ability to translate complex global developments into clear, actionable insights has made him a sought-after guest for both financial media and mainstream audiences.
He has appeared on major television and radio programs including CNN, Bloomberg, Fox Business, CNBC, NBC Nightly News, CBS Morning News, The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Glenn Beck Show, Coast to Coast AM, Russia Today, and others.
His interviews and commentary continue to reach a global audience of investors, policymakers, and trend followers seeking perspective beyond conventional economic narratives.