(2/2) Let us continue.
πΌ However, these expectations were quickly dashed by the President's emphasis on reducing the trade deficit through protectionist measures, in particular the announcement of "reciprocal" tariffs. This created considerable uncertainty, culminating in a 10% drop in the S&P 500 in just two sessions in April, which led the index to temporarily enter a bear market. Although the administration subsequently issued a 90-day moratorium to review the trade agreements, the market turmoil has not fully dissipated.
π³οΈ On the political front, public opinion polls confirm a period of institutional weakness. The president's approval rating stands at 41%, the lowest for the first 100 days of a newly elected president since at least World War II. Only 22% of respondents say they strongly approve of the president's performance, while 45% strongly disapprove, signaling a significant polarization of the electorate.
π Another notable element is the extensive use of executive orders: 137 in the first 100 days. This massive recourse to the executive instrument seems unprecedented in contemporary history, clearly surpassing the figures of Joe Biden (45 orders) and Bill Clinton (14). To find a comparable precedent, one must go back to 1933, when Franklin D. Roosevelt signed 99 in the context of the economic emergency following the Great Depression.
βοΈ In summary, the first 100 days of Trump's second term appear to have been marked by high market volatility, political uncertainty and shaky investor confidence. While it is too early to make definitive judgments about the entire term, the economic and political indicators analyzed suggest an overall negative initial impact, both in terms of finance and governance.
πΆ Stay tuned.
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