Dow Jones hits 50,000 milestone amid tech gains and hopes of lower interest rates

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Callum Jones in New YorkFebruary 6, 2026 at 10:31 PM

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached 50,000 for the first time on Friday, driven by rising tech valuations, strong corporate earnings, and optimism about potential interest rate cuts. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also saw gains, despite earlier pressures from falling technology stocks and cryptocurrency declines. The market rally has occurred over months, largely dismissing geopolitical tensions. While Nvidia shares surged, Amazon's stock fell after announcing significant AI and robotics spending. Donald Trump has attributed the stock market's success to his tariff policies, despite investors largely disregarding his trade strategy.

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Bitcoin 30% CNBC 30% New York 40% Jensen Huang 50% United States 50% Amazon 60% Nasdaq Composite 60% Donald Trump ×370% S&P 500 ×270% Nvidia ×370% Dow Jones Industrial Average ×390%

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