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President Trump has posted a new announcement on Truth Social, the social media platform. He wrote:
“Trump Off to Strong Start in 2026 on “Affordability” Issue:”
How Will Trump’s Statement Affect the Stock Market?
This latest post has the potential to affect the stock market. That’s because A stronger political focus on affordability could initially support consumer-oriented names like Amazon, Walmart, and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund, as investors anticipate policies that bolster real disposable income and value-focused spending. At the same time, improved sentiment around housing affordability could benefit D.R. Horton and the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund if markets expect lower rates, tax incentives, or regulatory relief that stimulate homebuying and real estate transaction volume. However, if affordability measures are perceived as inflationary or fiscally risky, the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund and rate‑sensitive real estate stocks could face pressure from expectations of higher interest rates or macro volatility, tempering any initial optimism.
Here are some of the stocks that might be affected:
Amazon.Com, Inc. ((AMZN)),
D.R. Horton Inc ((DHI)),
Walmart Inc. ((WMT)),
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund ((XLP)),
Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund ((XLY)),
Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund ((XLRE)).