
Data: Financial Modeling Prep ; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals The stock market soared during the first 20 months of President Trump's second term, but slightly underperformed the same period of his first term. Why it matters: Trump considers the stock market to be a proxy for the economy, even though many economists disagree. By the numbers: The S&P 500 rose nearly 27.6% between inauguration day and this past Friday's close, compared to 28.5% during his first term. The gap at 20 months is
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