Dow Jones Tops 30,000 For First Time In History

The transcript discusses how investors are positively reacting to news about COVID vaccines and the ongoing presidential transition. It highlights the Dow's initial plunge to its lowest levels due to the pandemic and subsequent recovery following Federal Reserve intervention and a COVID relief package passed by Congress.

What are investors responding positively to, according to analysts?

• New trade agreements

• COVID vaccine news and presidential transition

• Rising oil prices

• Increased interest rates

What event caused the Dow to plunge to its lowest level in years?

• A global trade war

• A significant political scandal

• The pandemic and resulting restrictions

• A major natural disaster

What action by the Federal Reserve contributed to the market's upward trend?

• Intervening in the market

• Increasing taxes

• Raising interest rates

• Selling government bonds

Which government action helped the market trend upwards?

• Implementing a COVID relief package

• Passing a new healthcare bill

• Launching a new space program

• Introducing new environmental regulations

When did the market begin to trend upwards?

• Once the pandemic ended

• Following the Federal Reserve's intervention

• After the presidential election

• After a major corporate merger