US President Donald Trump announced a new stock market record on Friday, as the S&P 500 posted its eighth straight weekly gain, its longest winning streak since 2023.
President Trump to publish His “New Stock Market Record.” Social truth Friday. He pointed to gains in the stock market, which helped the S&P 500 Index — which tracks the performance of 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States — engage in price discovery.
Moreover, the S&P 500 has risen more than 18% since early April, reaching an all-time high (ATH) of around 7,500 on May 22.
Since Trump returned to the White House on January 21, 2025, the S&P 500 has risen steadily, despite early turmoil caused by the imposition of sweeping tariffs. Specifically, the S&P 500 has risen nearly 23% since President Trump took office for his second term as of press time.
The S&P 500 rose to ATH during President Trump’s second term, starting with bottoming out after the tariff “liberalization day” in April 2025. Moreover, the fund is up more than 54% since liberalization day.
What’s next for the US stock market under President Trump?
While the US stock market is recording notable gains, Gary Shilling, President of A. Gary Shilling & Co, warned investors of a potential sell-off in the stock market in the near term, with Feinbold saying He explained. Schilling said the stock market is already experiencing a risk-free environment and its current rally could be fueled by the growing number of speculators.
However, President Trump has repeatedly stated that the stock market could rise further, especially after the war with Iran ends. Furthermore, the S&P 500 rose more than 46% during his first year in office.
