Stock Market Crash Under President Trump? History Says Investors Have Reason to Worry.
Potential interest rate increases (and downstream effects such as higher bond yields) could mean trouble for the stock market, especially if they coincide with new tariffs.
Stock Market Crash Under President Trump? History Says Investors Have Reason to Worry.
Overview
The U.S. stock market has been untouchable lately. Since April, S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) have added 15% and 22%, respectively, despite below-average economic growth in the first quarter and the recent acceleration in inflation.
President Trump is at least partially responsible for both headwinds. His tariffs probably contributed to slower consumer spending in the first quarter, which dragged on economic growth. And his decision to attack Iran has pushed inflation to a multiyear high.
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Will the stock market crash under Trump? History says investors have reason to worry.
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