From PBS: 2024-05-17 18:50:27

This week saw record highs in the stock market, with the Dow Jones surpassing 40,000 for the first time. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also hit new peaks. Despite the pandemic, the Dow has surged by 40%. Analysts like Roben Farzad note the soaring prices across various sectors, questioning if the market truly reflects the economy’s current state.



Read more at PBS: What’s behind the historic stock market highs and how it relates to the overall economy