text: Monetary policies have driven most of the economic recovery up to the election, e.g. federal reserve making low interest rates, QE, etc.  The surprising surge in the stock market  since Trump was elected is primarily based on his pro-economic agenda.  IOW, fiscal policies coming from the White House is viewed as a significant driver to improve our economy.  Of course the challenge is to have Congress reach a compromise to pass these bills.  And we know how that's been for a number of years.