Money Market outlook: Stocks post best 1st half since 1997. Trade deal needed for more gains June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY Comments Off on Market outlook: Stocks post best 1st half since 1997. Trade deal needed for more gains The broad market climbed 17.4% the first half of the year. A trade deal will be needed for further strong gains, analysts say.