Global Scans · Gen X · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Over the next two decades, Gen Xers will begin taking over the leadership reins across all organizations. Gen Xers increasing incomes and savings will help them amass a net worth of $37 trillion in 2030.

• [New] Over the next decade, an estimated $38 trillion in global wealth will change hands, with Gen X and Millennials playing a central role. Linda Martin
• Will travel on a work trip in 2026: Gen Z 19%, Millennials 17%, Gen X 5%, Baby boomers 3%. StayFi
• Will travel to a professional sporting event in 2026: Gen Z 22%, Millennials 19%, Gen X 8%, Baby boomers 4%. StayFi
• Will travel to a concert in 2026: Gen Z 20%, Millennials 18%, Gen X 10%, Baby boomers 6%. StayFi
• Will attend a wedding in 2026: Gen Z 14%, Millennials 11%, Gen X 5%, Baby boomers 3%. StayFi
• Gen X will be the consumer spending leader globally through 2033, surpassing $20 trillion in spending power. CNBC
• By 2030, Gen Z will account for 35% of the workforce, right behind millennials and overtaking Gen X and boomers. Event Marketer
• If a Gen Z-targeted TikTok video goes viral, it might be seen by Millennials or Gen X too - it should not alienate them completely. Ticket Fairy
• Gen X and baby boomers estimate that to feel financially secure they will need $500,000, and millennials $300,000. Investopedia
• By 2048, ~ $100 trillion will be inherited by Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z in the U.S. Activant Capital

Last updated: 23 May 2026