Stock Investors’ Strategy for 2026: ‘Don’t Fight the White House’
The New York Times • • business
Key Points:
- President Trump’s administration has significantly impacted the stock market at the start of 2026, with various actions influencing different sectors.
- The U.S. attack on Venezuela caused a surge in oil stock values, reflecting market sensitivity to geopolitical events.
- Trump’s social media call for capping credit card interest rates led to a decline in credit card issuer stocks.
- Proposed new regulations on Nvidia’s chip sales to China resulted in a drop in the company’s stock, negatively affecting the broader tech market.
- These developments have prompted analysts to reconsider the traditional view that the White House has limited influence on stock markets compared to the Federal Reserve.
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