Trump set for largest rise in Dow Jones in first year of a post-war presidency

On track for 33% rise

A further 1.3% rise in the Dow Jones index by Friday would give President Trump the best return in the first year of a post-war president, according to AJ Bell.

A close of 26,450 on Friday, ahead of the anniversary of Trump's inauguration on 20 January, would mean the Dow has risen more than 33% since Trump took office. The index broke through the 25,000 barrier at the start of January and has since passed 26,000. Dow Jones breaks through 25,000 barrier  This could be the best first year for a president since Harry Truman's inauguration in 1949. Excluding Trump, the average Republican president has seen a loss of 1.3% in their first year compared to a 13% rise for Democratic presidents.  Factors contributing to the positive rise in the ...