Trump's Crashes Were Powerful Slingshots That Made Everyone Richer
Summary
Stock markets saw big drops and recoveries during President Donald Trump’s second term, linked to events like trade wars and the conflict with Iran. Despite these crashes, key stock indexes ended up performing better than expected, benefiting millions of Americans with investments.Key Facts
- President Trump’s second term included two major stock market crashes caused by trade tariffs and the Iran conflict.
- Market recoveries after these crashes led to growth above predicted levels based on previous trends.
- The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all performed better than their three- and five-year growth expectations.
- The gains represent trillions of dollars in added market value compared to what would have been expected.
- About 58% of U.S. households, or over 76 million, held stocks directly or indirectly in 2022.
- Americans had $13.8 trillion in employer-based retirement plans in early 2026, much of it invested in stock markets.
- Recovery from market crashes helped not only Wall Street but also regular investors, including retirement and college savings accounts.
- Newsweek’s analysis used stock index data from before and during President Trump’s term to show market performance trends.
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