Since the beginning of the year, the US has had to face the mounting issues caused by this unprecedented pandemic. Gas prices have doubled (or more) and inflation is beginning to spiral out of control. Now, thousands of small businesses (and even many corporations that have yet to shut down are struggling to find enough workers to keep operating..
Despite all this, the US stock market…to be more specific, the S&P 500…has surged 37% since Nov. 3, 2020, capping off its best year following a US presidential election in history.