The S&P 500 has seen sharp swings since Donald Trump’s return to the presidency in November 2024. After hitting a record high of 6,144 on 19 February 2025, the index dropped over 17%, briefly entering bear market territory on 7 April.
Markets initially rallied post-election on hopes of pro-bu
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Chisom Michael
Chisom Michael is a data analyst (audience engagement) and writer at BusinessDay, with diverse experience in the media industry. He holds a BSc in Industrial Physics from Imo State University and an MEng in Computer Science and Technology from Liaoning Univerisity of Technology China. He specialises in listicle writing, profiles and leveraging his skills in audience engagement analysis and data-driven insights to create compelling content that resonates with readers.
