U.S. President Donald Trump, during a State of the Union–style address on February 24, stated that his administration plans to introduce government contributions to citizens’ retirement savings of up to $1,000.
Source: “Espreso”
In his speech, he emphasized the rapid growth of the stock market after his reelection to a second term in November 2024. According to Trump, 53 record highs have been recorded since then.
The American leader noted that as a result of these figures, retirement savings in the 401(k) format—one of the most common in the United States—have also increased significantly.
Trump said that as early as next year, the government plans to match employee contributions of up to $1,000 for Americans who do not have access to employer-sponsored retirement contribution programs.
Market experts believe that government-funded contributions to retirement accounts could further stimulate stock market growth in the future.
According to market data, the S&P 500 index rose by approximately 13% in the 400 days following Trump’s inauguration in January 2025. At the same time, in 2026 the momentum has remained more restrained: U.S. indices are lagging behind international ones, and the dollar is trading near its 2022 lows.