Category: Business & Markets

Dow Jones Hits Record Intraday High Amid Fed Optimism and Big‑Ticket Bets

On Aug. 15, 2025 the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to a historic intraday peak of 45,203.52 before slipping lower at the close. The climb was fueled by hopes of easier Federal Reserve policy, a fresh Berkshire Hathaway stake in UnitedHealth, and Nvidia’s $4 trillion market cap milestone. Heavyweights like Goldman Sachs and Microsoft added firepower, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped. Despite mixed signals, all three indexes posted gains for a second straight week, and a 75% net‑short position on the Dow hints at upside.