Does The Stock Jump Before Trump's Inauguration Mean Anything?

<p>U.S. stocks jumped Friday before President-elect Donald Trump&#39;s inauguration.</p><p><a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurengensler/2017/01/20/markets-donald-trump-inauguration-day/#750e0636e90d" target="_blank">According to several reports</a>, the Dow climbed about 100 points at one point as investors around the world waited for the 45th president of the United States to be sworn in.</p><p>Overall, the S&amp;P 500 had risen&nbsp;<a href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-the-trump-rally-stacks-up-to-other-postelection-stock-market-gains-2017-01-18" target="_blank">nearly 6 percent</a>&nbsp;since Trump was elected Nov. 8.</p><p><b>SEE MORE: <a href="http://www.newsy.com/stories/donald-trump-calls-for-unity-on-eve-of-inauguration/">Donald Trump Calls For Unity On The Eve Of His Inauguration</a></b></p><p>But these numbers aren&#39;t necessarily an indication of what the next four years will have in store.</p><p>Trump is inheriting a pretty good stock market compared to what Barack Obama was handed when he first took office in 2009. According to data compiled at the time, Obama&#39;s Inauguration Day was&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2009/jan/20/stock-market-drop-obama-inauguration" target="_blank">the worst in U.S. history</a>&nbsp;for stock prices.</p><p>But while Obama started off with a dismal market, things really turned around during his presidency.</p><p>During his eight years in office, the stock market shot up a whopping&nbsp;<a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurengensler/2017/01/20/markets-donald-trump-inauguration-day/#750e0636e90d" target="_blank">235 percent</a>.</p><p>Financial experts say how the market fares during Trump&#39;s presidency will largely depend on his policies.</p><hr><b>Trending stories at <a href="http://www.newsy.com">Newsy.com</a></b><ul class="inline-related-links"><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/stories/costco-golf-balls-gain-popularity-among-golfers/">How Did Costco Become The Hottest Name In Golf?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/stories/government-sues-nation-s-largest-student-loan-servicer/">Gov. Sues Largest US Student Loan Company For &#039;Failing&#039; Borrowers</a></li><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/stories/amazon-will-deliver-groceries-to-snap-participants/">People Can Soon Use Food Stamps To Get Groceries From Amazon</a></li></ul>