Will President Trumpโs COVID-19 diagnosis impact stock market? Expert says no
SALEM, Va. โ An economics expert from Roanoke College said that President Trumpโs COVID-19 diagnosis likely wonโt impact the stock market unless his health takes a turn for the worse. Dr. Alice Kassens, the John S. Shannon Professor of Economics at Roanoke College, said the stock market typically only takes a hit when there is uncertainty. Since Trump has reported experiencing mild symptoms, Kassens doesnโt think there will be a downturn. โIf heโs still operating pretty much as normal, itโs not really going to impact the runnings of the nation. Kassens added that the stock market has made a surprising and strong recovery since the beginning of the pandemic.