Ah, the stock market. A bastion of rational thought, meticulous planning, and predictable outcomes. Or, at least, that’s what the textbooks say. In the era of President Donald Trump, however, it’s less a bastion and more a bungee jump, with policy announcements serving as the cord, and the market’s collective stomach serving as the primary indicator of presidential pronouncements. The past few days, culminating on October 28, 2025, have been a masterclass in this particular brand of economic theater, featur ...