The Stock Market Has Done This Only 2 Times Since 1871 — and Both Times Ended Badly. Could Trump’s Policies Raise the Risk of Another Market Meltdown?
The verdict is clear -- but with caveats.
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Investors could be in store for a fourth consecutive year of double-digit gains. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) is near its all-time high. What's there to worry about? Perhaps more than meets the eye.
For one thing, the stock market is doing something seen only two times since 1871 -- and both of those times ended badly. The White House's actions further complicate matters. Is President Trump raising the risk of another stock market meltdown?
Image source: Official White House Photo by Molly Riley.
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