Trump’s Market Mambo: From Tariffs to Tumbles (and Back Again)

Ah, the stock market. A bastion of rational thought, predictable patterns, and calm, measured reactions. Or, at least, that’s what the textbooks tell us. In the era of Donald J. Trump, however, the market often resembles a particularly caffeinated toddler in a toy store – prone to sudden, dramatic shifts based on pronouncements that can, and frequently do, contradict earlier statements. The past week has been no exception, offering a masterclass in market gymnastics driven by the former (and potentially fut ...