President Donald Trump took full ownership of the stock market boom. That unusual strategy is backfiring now that markets are crumbling. …
Trump held up the market as an objective barometer of his presidency. He claimed each market record as a validation of his policies. …
All signs are that business is looking really good for next year, only to be helped further by our Tax Cut Bill. Will be a great year for Companies and JOBS! Stock Market is poised for another year of SUCCESS!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 26, 2017
All three major indexes are on pace for their worst year since 2008. And Trump’s own words and policies have at times fanned the flames. CONT.
Matt Egan, CNN Business