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Trump posts move US stocks in wild swings analysts call unprecedented

Economy
Published on 26 April 2026
Trump posts move US stocks in wild swings analysts call unprecedented

His posts matched the market’s biggest jumps and dips

Over the past 15 months, US stocks have swung sharply in response to President Donald Trump’s remarks and social media posts, according to Fundstrat analysis. The study links his comments to the S&P 500’s biggest gains and losses, a level of influence analysts say is unmatched by any modern US leader. It also suggests investors remain highly sensitive to political signals.

  • Fundstrat ties Trump’s posts to major S&P 500 gains and losses
  • Market moves over 15 months appear unusually reactive to political signals
  • Analysts call his influence unprecedented among modern US leaders
  • Investor sentiment may amplify short-term political messaging
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