With expectations for rates to stay high, and slim Republican majorities in Congress, Trump's policies might not pump up business activity as expected.

The fierce rally in U.S. stocks since November’s presidential election took a pause on Tuesday as bond yields marched higher and investors awaited a new reading on consumer inflation. Inflation became a major flashpoint issue in the 2024 election,

The post-election rally in US stocks could run out of steam as investors start to take profits, according to strategists at Citigroup Inc.

US stocks added to records on Tuesday, with the blistering rally since last week slowing slightly as traders prepared to take in new inflation data this week. A five-day rally helped the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 notch fresh closing highs on ...

Still, the market indicates a 37.9% chance that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates steady next month. Trump's policies are expected to have a potentially inflationary impact, and the market is debating whether interest rates will remain higher for longer as the Fed is again forced to confront rising prices.