The Stock Market Has Only Seen 4 Periods Like This in 100 Years -- and History Couldn't Be Less Clear About What Happens Next

The stock market has spent most of 2025 defying both gravity and logic. Despite persistent geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East, new tariffs, and unease over the timing of the Federal Reserve's policy decisions, the S&P 500 is up roughly 13% year to date as of this writing (Oct. 13). Yet this headline figure hardly captures the full drama beneath the surface.The year began with roaring optimism, fueled by accelerating investment in artificial intelligence (AI). But the rally hit turbulence in April when President Trump announced his "Liberation Day" tariffs, a move that briefly shook Wall Street's confidence and sent retail investors scrambling. Since bottoming in mid-April, however, the S&P 500 has surged more than 20% -- a powerful rebound that has reignited the bull market.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool