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Difference between Outlook for something and Outlook on something

outlook for somethingprobability of smth.; prospects for smth.:

  • Although the outlook for energy prices is uncertain, energy price inflation is expected.

outlook on somethingone’s general attitude towards smth.:

  • I really hope that my outlook on this issue isn’t wrong! And I wasn’t aiming to offend anyone, if I happen to have a different view.

See also: be on the look-out for something / look out for something.