Ah, the stock market. A bastion of rational thought, economic foresight, and predictable patterns. Or, at least, it was, until the advent of the Trump era, where policy pronouncements have become less about careful deliberation and more about rapid-fire declarations, often delivered via social media. The past week, ending January 24, 2026, has offered a masterclass in this unique brand of market management, showcasing the dizzying highs and stomach-dropping lows that investors have come to expect from the f ...