Stock market performance during Trump's first 100 days in office
Despite promises of a 'boom like no other,' the stock market has experienced a downturn during Trump's first 100 days in office due to trade uncertainty and policy shifts, causing volatility and investor unease.
Key Points
- S&P 500 down 8% since inauguration
- Extreme volatility and uncertainty due to trade policies
- Investor sentiment affected by erratic policy shifts
- Potential impact on corporate earnings growth
Cons
- Markets down about 8% since inauguration
- Extreme volatility caused by trade uncertainty and policy shifts
- Investor sentiment negatively impacted
- Risk of tariff-induced economic slowdown and earnings crimp