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How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Friday 9/25/2026
On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 478.64 points, or 0.9%, to 51,828.62, closing out the week's winning streak as energy prices retreated.
Lower oil prices prompted the market rally by easing investor concerns about inflation and interest rates that had pressured yields earlier in the week.
Costco Wholesale added 2.7% after the retailer reported stronger-than-expected quarterly profit, contributing to broad market strength despite consumer sentiment weakness.
Investors welcomed energy market stabilization as the S&P 500 pulled within 0.7% of its all-time high set last month, signaling renewed confidence.
Future market volatility hinges on the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the waterway could reopen within seven days if the U.S. meets "certain conditions.