The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached its 21st all-time closing high of 2026 on July 3. The index is up 10.1% year-to-date, marking its best first-half performance since 2021. On July 5, the Dow reached a record high following weak payroll data. On July 7, the Dow crossed the 53,000 mark for the first time, driven by financials and increased tech exposure.
