Summary
Despite Trump’s 2024 warnings of a market crash under Biden, the S&P 500 is experiencing its worst start to a presidential term in modern history under him, dropping ~15% since Inauguration Day.
This plunge, largely attributed to Trump’s aggressive tariff policies announced post-election (“Liberation Day”), is pushing the market toward bear territory faster than any predecessor since 1957.
The Nasdaq is already in a bear market, and economists increasingly warn the tariffs could trigger a recession impacting widespread stock ownership.
You forgot your /s. People seem to be thinking you are serious.
I trust people on Lemmy to get the sarcasm more than I would on other forums.
Sarcasm really does not translate when there are people literally saying and meaning that loosing money is not a problem.
Exhibit A:
Where on Earth did you get that idea