Ah, the stock market. A bastion of rational thought, predictable trends, and calm, measured reactions. Or, at least, that’s what the textbooks tell us. In the era of Donald J. Trump, however, market behavior has less to do with fundamental analysis and more with a daily dose of presidential pronouncements, often delivered with the subtlety of a wrecking ball. The past few days, culminating in a flurry of activity on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, offer yet another masterclass in this unique brand of market vo ...