US President Donald Trump blamed a fight for oil market share between Saudi Arabia and Russia, as well as unspecified 'Fake News,' for a precipitous drop in US stock prices.
Washington - US President Donald Trump blamed a fight for oil market share between Saudi Arabia and Russia, as well as unspecified "Fake News," for a precipitous drop in U.S. stock prices on Monday, amid sliding demand for crude due to the coronavirus.
Throughout his presidency, Trump, who faces re-election in November, has frequently pointed to rising stock prices and record-high market indexes as a signal of the American economy's health.
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