Stock Market Performance in President Donald Trump's First 100 Days
President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office resulted in the second worst performance for the stock market since the 1970s, with the S&P 500 dropping 7.9%. This was a stark contrast to the initial post-election rally, as fears of trade policies and recession loomed.
Key Points
- S&P 500 dropped 7.9% in Trump's first 100 days, the second worst since the 1970s
- Initial post-election rally contrasted sharply with fears of trade policies and recession
- Trump's tariff announcements caused a nosedive in April, briefly entering bear market territory