As we now know, 2018 was the worst year for the Dow Jones and S&P 500 since 2008, with extreme volatility in December leading to the S&P recording its worst performances for the month since 1931. While some of the factors that have contributed to the markets’ (ongoing!) decline are entirely outside the control of one Donald J. Trump, others can be directly attributed to the former Miss Universe owner, including his decision to shut down the government over a pointless and financially irresponsible border wall; his ongoing trade war with China; his abrupt geopolitical about-faces; and his constant bashing of the Federal Reserve, all of which have terrified investors. But according to Trump, the blame for any and all market woes lies not with him but another party entirely
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