Presidential elections in the United States mark significant moments in history. For months leading up to Election Day, questions swirl about the impact of proposed policies on citizens and the economy. However, across nearly 60 elections held in US history, one question persists: Does a president truly influence financial markets? While it's true that presidents play a key role in shaping policies—such as fiscal spending, tax reforms, and trade policies—that can indirectly affect markets, history has demonstrated that the outcome of elections typically has little to no lasting impact on market performance... (read more)