The stock market has reached new highs in recent days based on a mix of positive economic data and optimism that the Trump administration will bring business tax cuts and profit-friendly deregulation. Granted, a trade war or other disruptions could be damaging, and markets could turn quickly if some of the anticipated goodies don’t materialize from Washington. But the steady flow of improving economic data is a reminder that things are looking pretty good for 2017 if President Trump More from The NY Times here > While We’re Distracted by the Drama, the Economy Seems to Be Taking Off