how is the dow jones today

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) today, August 23, 2025, is at 45,631.74 points. It has risen by 846.24 points, which is an increase of about 1.89%. The index reached a high of 45,757.84 points during the day and opened at 44,952.88 points. This marks a new record closing high for the Dow Jones, driven by optimism following the U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's indication of a possible near-term interest rate cut. The market responded positively to this, boosting the Dow substantially.