Dow Jones in 2025
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 13.0% in 2025, from 42,544 at the end of 2024 to 48,063. Its highest close was 48,731 on Dec 24 — a record that stood until January 5, 2026, and its lowest 37,646 on Apr 8. The biggest one-day fall was −5.5% on Apr 4 and the biggest rise +7.9% on Apr 9. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 10.0%.
Dow Jones, daily closes 2025
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2025
What happened, and how the Dow Jones moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Wednesday, April 2President Trump announces broad "Liberation Day" tariffs on US imports. SourceDow Jones: +0.6% that day · −2.9% a month later
- 2
Friday, April 4 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −5.5%.
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Wednesday, April 9Trump pauses tariffs above 10% for 90 days for most countries; the S&P 500 posts its largest gain since 2008. SourceDow Jones: +7.9% that day · +9.9% a month later
- 4
Friday, August 22 From the datasets the first of 19 record closing highs this year, at 45,632.
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Wednesday, December 24 From the dataLast record close of the year: 48,731.
Biggest days of 2025
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9 | +7.9% | Apr 4 | −5.5% |
| May 12 | +2.8% | Apr 3 | −4.0% |
| Apr 22 | +2.7% | Apr 10 | −2.5% |
| Aug 22 | +1.9% | Apr 21 | −2.5% |
| May 27 | +1.8% | Mar 10 | −2.1% |
Volatility: 16.7% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44,545 | +4.7% |
| Feb | 43,841 | −1.6% |
| Mar | 42,002 | −4.2% |
| Apr | 40,669 | −3.2% |
| May | 42,270 | +3.9% |
| Jun | 44,095 | +4.3% |
| Jul | 44,131 | +0.1% |
| Aug | 45,545 | +3.2% |
| Sep | 46,398 | +1.9% |
| Oct | 47,563 | +2.5% |
| Nov | 47,716 | +0.3% |
| Dec | 48,063 | +0.7% |
Other Markets in 2025
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | +13.0% | 48,063 |
| S&P 500 in 2025 | +16.4% | 6,845.50 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2025 | +20.4% | 23,241.99 |
| Russell 2000 in 2025 | +11.3% | 2,481.91 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2025 | +26.2% | 50,339.48 |
| Gold in 2025 | +64.4% | $4,341.10 |
| Silver in 2025 | +142.3% | $70.13 |
| WTI crude oil in 2025 | −19.9% | $57.42 |
| Brent crude oil in 2025 | −18.5% | $60.85 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2025 | −0.41 pp | 4.16% |
Dow Jones in 2025: FAQ
How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 2025?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 13.0% in 2025, from 42,544 at the end of 2024 to 48,063. Its highest close was 48,731 on Dec 24 — a record that stood until January 5, 2026, and its lowest 37,646 on Apr 8. The biggest one-day fall was −5.5% on Apr 4 and the biggest rise +7.9% on Apr 9. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 10.0%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2025?
Highest: 48,731 on December 24, 2025. Lowest: 37,646 on April 8, 2025. It closed higher on 133 of 250 trading days.
What happened to the Dow Jones Industrial Average on April 9, 2025?
Trump pauses tariffs above 10% for 90 days for most countries; the S&P 500 posts its largest gain since 2008. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 7.9% that day, and was +9.9% a month later.
Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 2025?
Yes — 19 record closing highs, the last at 48,731 on December 24, 2025.
Data: Daily closes since 26 May 1896. Saturday sessions were held until 1952. The NYSE was closed from 31 Jul to 11 Dec 1914. Price index: dividends are not included. Inflation: US CPI-U. Events marked "From the data" are found automatically from the closing prices; the others are researched, with the source linked. Not investment advice.