Dow Jones
Chasing 50,000: The Dow’s Historic Ascent and the Psychological Battle at the Summit
As of January 7, 2026, the financial world is gripped by a singular obsession: the number 50,000. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) sits at 49,542, a mere stone’s throw from a five-digit psychological barrier that was once considered a distant dream. Following a blistering start to