02/28/2026
Not that anybody asked, but…
In the first 13 months of Reagan’s second term, the stock market (DJIA) rose 33%, setting a record high 9 times.
Open-Close (DJIA 1292 - 1718) +426
In the first 13 months of Clinton’s second term, the stock market rose 25%, setting a record high closing price 5 times.
Open-Close (DJIA 6448 - 8300) +1852
The first 13 months of Bush’s Second term the stock market rose 5%, setting a record high closing of 0 times.
Open-Close (DJIA 10472 - 10522) + 50
In the first 13 months of Obama’s second term, the stock market rose 20%, setting a record high closing 12 times.
Open-Close (DJIA 13104 - 15704) +2600
In the first 13 months of Biden’s term, the stock market rose 12%, reaching record highs 11 times.
Open-Close (DJIA 30814 - 34512) +3698
In the first 13 months of Trump’s second term, the market rose 10%, setting a record high close 10 times.
Open-Close (DJIA 43487 - 49626) +6139
Neil deGrasse Tyson
02/24/2026
Note- Michael E. Jordan -
It’s not impossible to calculate the DJIA and express it in dollars; however, I can’t figure out how to do it.
Instead, I’ve shown the opening and closing DJIA values 13 months later. Typically measured starting with the first day of each Presidents term and then looking up the closing value myself. I draw no conclusions from this data. It's very hard to analyze this kind of data because there are way too many variables. Suffice it to say, it's just Data. Data isn't inherently political, it's just data. It can be manipulated, however these are just pure facts with no analysis offered.I have always believed that Presidents typically have almost no control over the stock market, with a few exceptions, such as war, strikes on America, etc. You'll have to draw your own conclusions.
DJIA = Dow Jones Industrial Average.
