The Stock Market Could Be a Check on Donald Trump’s Power As President

• Trump viewed the stock market as a report card in his first term and watched its performance closely.
• A negative reaction by the market to his policies could prompt a re-think by the administration.
• One market strategist says new tariffs could spur a negative stock-market reaction.

With President-elect Donald Trump set to begin his second term in January, the stock market could be an important check on