Avi Thaker

2 months ago | mdpi.com | Avi Thaker |Daniel Sonner |Leo Chan

1. Introduction“It is the economy, stupid”. —James CarvilleThe relationship between US presidential elections and stock market performance is a topic that has been widely debated and analyzed by economists, political scientists, and investors. The US stock market has experienced notable fluctuations during election years. For instance, the period leading up to elections often sees increased volatility due to uncertainty about future policies and leadership.