President takes victory pose as US stocks soar to fresh all-time highs amid war, oil shocks, inflation: ‘Trust in Trump’

U.S. stock indices, including the S&P 500, reached new all-time highs despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, elevated oil prices, and persistent inflation, with the presidential administration attributing market strength to pro-growth policies under former President Trump. The rally reflects a repricing of equity risk premiums and improved investor risk appetite, likely fueled by expectations of deregulation, tax policy continuity, and strong corporate earnings resilience amid macroeconomic stressors. This sentiment has disproportionately benefited cyclicals, small caps, and energy-sensitive equities, while also boosting interest in Trump-themed financial products and media ventures. The market’s ability to overlook war-related supply disruptions and inflationary pressures suggests a shift toward policy-driven optimism rather than fundamentals-based valuation. Traders will watch the upcoming CPI report and Fed commentary for signs of whether this risk-on momentum can be sustained amid tightening financial conditions.

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