From Dow Jones & Company:

History shows that stocks have a tendency to rally in the year before Election Day, but some gains may already be accounted for due to the S&P 500’s strong performance at the end of last year. Political volatility and market valuation concerns are factors that have investors worried. In the midst of these worries, Donald Trump is leading the Republican candidates for the 2024 presidential election as legal cases and concerns over U.S. political dysfunction are on the rise. Nevertheless, the stock market performance can be a good predictor of election outcomes. Last year ended with a strong equity rally.



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