Taking the average annual pattern since 1950, of the year in which the mid-term US elections fall, there is a fourth quarter (Q4) uptick in market performance as the incumbent pushes ahead with economic and market friendly policies that will sustain them for the next year. Ron William, from RW Advisory, says that this year could be different as US President Donald Trump has already benefitted from the improved tax regime and markets have already risen to new record highs. Could 2018 be a standout year as markets fall away in Q4?

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