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00:03Fundstrat said Trump's policy decisions and commentary drove the five biggest gains and
00:07losses in the stock market during his second term, according to Benzinga. The report said
00:12tariffs, the Iran war and Federal Reserve chair decisions drove volatility, reflecting his art
00:18of the deal negotiation style. It said the S&P 500 would be down 2.7% since 2025 without
00:26the five
00:26strongest days tied to Trump, instead of up 19%. Trump's influence marks a shift from the norm,
00:32with his policy actions driving the S&P 500 more than typical factors like earnings,
00:37geopolitics, and monetary policy. The taco trade, short for Trump always chickens out,
00:43evolved from a tongue-in-cheek term into a force-shaping market behavior,
00:46building on the earlier Trump put idea from his first term. Analysts said it reflects bearish
00:52investors overestimating downside risks, while Fundstrat said shifting policies may force
00:57investors to change strategies and not fight the White House. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.
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