Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)
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Dow Jones Industrial Average (FRED series DJIA) is a daily economic indicator measured in index. The series is published through FRED, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis economic database, with history going back to 2016.
Why it matters: Dow Jones Industrial Average is one of the indicators traders, economists, and policymakers watch within the economic complex. Analysts use it to track conditions in the US economy and to anticipate shifts in growth, inflation, and policy.
How to read it: focus on the direction and persistence of changes rather than any single daily print. Comparing the latest value against its level a year ago, and against its long-run range since 2016, gives a better sense of whether the series is signaling acceleration, deceleration, or a turning point.
About This Series
The observations for the Dow Jones Industrial Average represent the daily index value at market close. The market typically closes at 4 PM ET, except for holidays when it sometimes closes early. The Dow Jones Industrial Average provides a view of the US stock market and economy. Originally, the index was made up of 12 stocks, it now contains 30 component companies in various industries. See indexology (http://us.spindices.com/indexology/djia-and-sp-500?homepage=true) for more information. Copyright © 2016, S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction of Dow Jones Industrial Average in any form is prohibited except with the prior written permission of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P"). S&P does not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, completeness or availability of any information and is not responsible for any errors or omissions, regardless of the cause or for the results obtained from the use of such information. S&P DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE. In no event shall S&P be liable for any direct, indirect, special or consequential damages, costs, expenses, legal fees, or losses (including lost income or lost profit and opportunity costs) in connection with subscriber's or others' use of Dow Jones Industrial Average. Permission to reproduce this series can be requested from [email protected]. More contact details are available here (http://us.spindices.com/contact-us), including phone numbers for all regional offices.
Recent Data
| Date | Value (Index) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | 50,872.11 | +86.1 |
| June 8, 2026 | 50,786.01 | -80.77 |
| June 5, 2026 | 50,866.78 | -695.15 |
| June 4, 2026 | 51,561.93 | +874.86 |
| June 3, 2026 | 50,687.07 | -620.72 |
| June 2, 2026 | 51,307.79 | +228.91 |
| June 1, 2026 | 51,078.88 | +46.42 |
| May 29, 2026 | 51,032.46 | +363.49 |
| May 28, 2026 | 50,668.97 | +24.69 |
| May 27, 2026 | 50,644.28 | +182.6 |
| May 26, 2026 | 50,461.68 | -118.02 |
| May 22, 2026 | 50,579.7 | +294.04 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dow Jones Industrial Average today?
The latest value of Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is shown at the top of this page, along with its observation date and the change from the prior reading. Data is sourced from FRED and refreshed regularly.
How often is Dow Jones Industrial Average updated?
Dow Jones Industrial Average is reported daily (Daily, Close). New observations appear on FRED shortly after the source agency releases them, and this page updates daily.
What does a rising Dow Jones Industrial Average mean?
A sustained rise in Dow Jones Industrial Average signals strengthening readings in this economic measure, in index. Whether that is positive or negative for markets depends on context — compare the move against the series’ trend and related indicators in the same category.
Where does the DJIA data come from?
The data comes from FRED® (Federal Reserve Economic Data), maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, under series ID DJIA. History is available back to 2016.
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Data sourced from FRED®, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA). Retrieved from fred.stlouisfed.org. Last updated June 9, 2026.