Disregarding politics has worked brilliantly in the United States for a century. But market history offers comfort only up to a point, our columnist says. Presidential Election of 2024, Stocks and Bonds, World War II (1939-45), Standard & Poor’s 500-Stock Index, Government Bonds, High Net Worth Individuals, Content Type: Service, Personal Finances Disregarding politics has worked brilliantly in the United States for a century. But market history offers comfort only up to a point, our columnist says. NYT > Business