Trump's mini ‘liberation day' could upset market's dash for trash
The S&P 500 grinded its way to another all-time high on Wednesday night, completely ignoring an employment survey that suggested the US jobs market is weakening, and the ongoing squabbling in Washington DC over US President Donald Trump's 'one big beautiful bill'.
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