With five weeks until the 2010 midterm elections, Americans will soon be casting their ballots in Congressional and gubernatorial races across the country. (See our races to watch.)
Their decisions may be influenced by the state of economy and the markets. In some ways, the stock market has disappointed less than the economy, which officially emerged from recession last June.
Here's how key market indices have performed since President Obama took office in January 2009, following his 2008 general-election victory.
Their decisions may be influenced by the state of economy and the markets. In some ways, the stock market has disappointed less than the economy, which officially emerged from recession last June.
Here's how key market indices have performed since President Obama took office in January 2009, following his 2008 general-election victory.
Winners & Losers Since President Obama Took Office
Since President Obama took office, 89 percent of stocks in the S&P 500 are trading up, compared to 93 percent for the Dow, and 92 percent for the NASDAQ 100.
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