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What History Reveals About Stock Market Crashes During Presidential Transitions

The stock market tends to do well under presidents of both parties.

What History Reveals About Stock Market Crashes During Presidential Transitions

Published September 16, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

The second presidential term of Donald Trump has reminded the world of how much a U.S. president can affect the global economy. The conflict in Iran has caused severe uncertainty about global oil supplies, raising energy costs and inflation. Other "Trumpflation" policies, like a trade war with Canada and tariffs on imported goods, have raised costs for businesses and consumers and helped push up long-term interest rates on U.S. Treasury bonds.

Despite some negative impacts of these Trump policies, the U.S. economy and stock market have remained resilient. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has gained about 28% since Trump was inaugurated on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Originally published at www.fool.com.

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