Was October 23, 2026 the Dow at a record high?
NO
No — the Dow is around 52,300, roughly 3% below its record high of 54,744.33 set earlier this year.
Why
- 2026 record high: 54,744.33 points, set earlier this year
- Last close: 52,867.98, down 2.7% from the record
- Dow was lower again in Friday's session