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March 14, 2018

Markets can't ignore Trump policy moves

  • Last year, investors calmly brushed aside every surprise that came out of Capitol Hill or the White House, but now markets move sharply on news that could affect corporate profits.
    • By STAN CHOE
    AP Business Writer

    NEW YORK — Markets can't ignore Washington politics any longer.

    Last year, investors calmly brushed aside every surprise that came out of Capitol Hill or the White House. Whether it was President Donald Trump barring the arrival of travelers from certain countries, firing his FBI director or trying repeatedly to overhaul the health care industry, nothing seemed to knock markets off their steady, record-setting course that lasted through 2017.


     
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