The term 'forecast, of a sort' can be defined by two crossword solutions: 'TREND' (5 letters) and 'HOROSCOPE' (9 letters). A TREND is a general direction in which something is developing or changing over time. It is often used to refer to the current state of the economy or the stock market. A HOROSCOPE is an astrological chart or diagram representing the positions of the Sun, Moon, planets, and astrological aspects at a specific moment in time. It is used to make predictions about a person's future based on the alignment of the planets.