I have a theory: The stock market is Rallying Because Obama is Tanking, just like it Tanked As Obama Came Closer to Presidency. Could an enterprising graphic-saavy Freeper produce some kind of composite chart that overlays the Dow or S&P charts with the pre- and post-inauguration Obama approval polls (including InTrade odds on Obama's election win). I'm guessing you'll find a pretty close (inverse) relationship and that Obama's sagging poll numbers have reassured investors. Dow http://finance.yahoo.com/echarts?s=^DJI#symbol=^DJI;range=2y S&P http://finance.yahoo.com/echarts?s=^GSPC#symbol=^GSPC;range=2y Obama Approval http://www.gallup.com/poll/113980/Gallup-Daily-Obama-Job-Approval.aspx Rasmussen Poll http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/obama_administration/daily_presidential_tracking_poll Obama and Stock Market 1 http://www.kevinwebb22.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/stock-market-dow-jones-obama-chart-march-2009.jpg Intrade Obama chance of victory http://www.intrade.com/images/generated/intrade/pe_obama_mccain.png --- Just a theory.