Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) update as of October 1, 2026: The most recent close was on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (U.S. markets were closed for the regular session on Thursday, October 1 at the time of the latest available data).
Key closing figures (September 30, 2026)
DJIA: Closed at 50,906.05, down 443.87 points (-0.86%).
Previous close: 51,349.92
Day’s range: roughly 50,906.05 – 51,473.93
Open: ~51,424.84
Volume: ~487.86 million
Other major U.S. indexes closed mixed:
S&P 500: ~7,651.54, down ~0.25%
Nasdaq Composite: ~26,861.06, up ~0.24% (supported by technology stocks)
Context and drivers
Wall Street ended mixed after investors digested softer-than-expected August Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data (a key Fed gauge). The cooler reading reduced near-term rate-hike expectations somewhat, but elevated Treasury yields continued to pressure parts of the market (especially financials and industrials).
The Dow’s decline contributed to its first monthly loss since March. In contrast, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq remained on track for a second consecutive quarterly gain.
Recent performance notes
52-week range: approximately 45,057 – 54,744
The index has shown notable strength over the past year (roughly +9–10% year-over-
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