[DowJonesToday]Dow Jones Climbs as Cooling Inflation Data Sparks Tech-Led Rally

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was up 230.81 (+0.47%) points today, Friday, February 20th, 2026, closing at a record 49,625.97. Similarly, Dow Futures (YM=F) climbed 221.00 (+0.45%) to 49,679.00. The primary narrative driving the market was a favorable economic data release regarding cooling inflation, which bolstered investor confidence in a potential Federal Reserve pivot. This shift in sentiment favored high-growth technology and e-commerce stocks, which led the broader index higher despite loca ...