The Second Year of President Donald Trump’s Term Has a Pattern — Here’s What It Means for Stocks

So far in 2026, the S&P 500 is down less than 1% year-to-date after posting a solid 17.9% total return in 2025. It’s not terrible, but according to CFRA Research, this is the weakest first-year start for any new presidential term in the last two decades. If you invested through Donald Trump’s first term, this ... The Second Year of President Donald Trump’s Term Has a Pattern — Here’s What It Means for Stocks