Market Rebounds as Dow Surpasses 50,000; Trump: Term Ends, Index Could Reach 100,000

Friday, February 6, 2026 — The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged past the 50,000-point psychological barrier, reaching 50,115.67, its highest level since May 2025. The index rose about 1,207 points, marking its largest one-day gain since then, with a 2.5% weekly gain. U.S. President Donald Trump attributed the milestone to "great tariffs" and a strong stock market, forecasting the Dow could reach 100,000 by the end of his term. He warned the Democratic Party would "destroy the economy." The upcoming focus shifts to the January nonfarm payrolls report, originally scheduled for Friday but postponed to Wednesday, February 11, 2026, due to a temporary government shutdown.