Advanced Forecasting in an Era of Uncertainty and Its Impact on Strategic Investment Decisions

Dear Colleagues,

In the context of global volatility and rapid technological change, advanced forecasting has become indispensable for informed decision-making in finance and economics. The increasing uncertainty in financial markets demands innovative approaches that go beyond conventional econometric tools. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and predictive modeling has opened new frontiers in financial analysis, enabling researchers and practitioners to enhance financial forecasting, optimize strategic investments and anticipate potential crises such as bankruptcy prediction.

The transformative role of AI-powered finance lies in its ability to uncover complex interdependencies within large-scale data environments. Beyond numerical data, emerging methods in investor sentiment modeling capture behavioral and psychological dimensions of market dynamics, linking algorithmic prediction with behavioral finance insights. This multidimensional approach allows for a deeper understanding of how rational and emotional factors jointly shape investment behavior under uncertainty.

The Special Issue “Advanced Forecasting in an Era of Uncertainty and Its Impact on Strategic Investment Decisions” aims to bring together cutting-edge research that explores the synergy between intelligent forecasting techniques and strategic financial decision-making. It welcomes contributions (original research articles and review papers) that combine theoretical development, empirical evidence and practical applications to strengthen financial stability and resilience.

This Special Issue welcomes manuscripts that link the following themes:

• AI and Machine Learning in Financial Forecasting and Bankruptcy Prediction;
• Behavioral and Sentiment-Based Predictive Modeling in Investment Decisions;
• Strategic Investment, Risk Management and Financial Planning under Market Uncertainty.

We look forward to receiving your original research articles and reviews.

Dr. Marek Nagy
Dr. Katarina Valaskova
Guest Editors

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