Dow surges above 50,000 for first time as US stocks regain mojoNEW YORK, Feb 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The Dow surged above 50,000 points for the first time Friday, shrugging off worries connected to artificial intelligence companies while traders focused on the prospects for US growth and Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The 50,000 mark constitutes "a nice big number," said Briefing.com analyst Patrick O'Hare. The landmark in New York came on a mixed day for global stocks, while bitcoin and precious metals both won significant gains, extending a period of volatility across markets. Earlier milestones for the Dow include when it hit 40,000 points in May 2024 and 30,000 points in November 2020. Rio Tinto's London-listed stock edged 0.3 percent higher on Friday, while Glencore climbed 1.5 percent, clawing back some of the previous day's losses.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 07, 2026 14:15 UTC