Trump set for largest rise in Dow Jones in first year of a post-war presidency
On track for 33% rise
A further 1.3% rise in the Dow Jones index by Friday would give President Trump the best return in the first year of a post-war president, according to AJ Bell.
A close of 26,450 on Friday, ahead of the anniversary of Trump's inauguration on 20 January, would mean the Dow has risen more than 33% since Trump took office. The index broke through the 25,000 barrier...
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