Bank stocks rose significantly after Trump's 2024 election victory, with the market anticipating reduced government regulation in 2025, which could lead to more approved mergers and acquisitions.
"Investors bid up Bank stocks following president-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election the rally was immediate and widespread as the market expects less severe government regulation starting in 2025 including a more supportive regime for approving merges and Acquisitions"