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Dow Jones hits 50,000 for the first time

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Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching 50,000.

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This White House article argues that the Trump administration has delivered a string of recent policy victories, citing a record-high Dow Jones, large ICE arrest operations, a federal appeals court upholding detention policy, falling crime and murder rates, easing housing and prescription costs, and nine consecutive months of zero reported illegal southern border crossings. The piece frames these developments as evidence that the administration’s America First agenda is succeeding and urges readers not to panic.
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Major financial outlets reported the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time on Feb. 6, 2026, finishing the session at 50,115.67. Reuters reported the index rose 1,206.95 points to that close, and contemporaneous coverage from AP, CNBC and the Wall Street Journal documented the milestone. Verdict: True — market-closing data and multiple reputable news organizations confirm the Dow reached and closed above the 50,000 level for the first time.

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  1. Update · Feb 10, 2026, 06:02 AMTrue
    Major financial outlets reported the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time on Feb. 6, 2026, finishing the session at 50,115.67. Reuters reported the index rose 1,206.95 points to that close, and contemporaneous coverage from AP, CNBC and the Wall Street Journal documented the milestone. Verdict: True — market-closing data and multiple reputable news organizations confirm the Dow reached and closed above the 50,000 level for the first time.
  2. Update · Feb 10, 2026, 05:12 AMTrue
    Contemporary reputable market data and reporting confirm the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time on Feb. 6, 2026, finishing at 50,115.67. Multiple major news organizations and the index provider reported the milestone, noting the DJIA’s first-ever close above the 50,000 mark. Verdict: True — the claim that the Dow reached (closed above) 50,000 for the first time is supported by official index data and widespread, reputable reporting.
  3. Original article · Feb 09, 2026
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