By — Justin Scuiletti Justin Scuiletti Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/fed-announcement-drives-new-record-close-dow-jones Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Fed announcement drives new record close for Dow Jones Economy Sep 17, 2014 5:28 PM EDT The Dow Jones industrial average closed at a record high today after a Federal Reserve announcement affirming the continuation of a near zero short-term interest rate for a “considerable time.” “There are still too many people who want jobs but cannot find them, too many who are working part time but would prefer full-time work, and too many who are not searching for a job but would be if the labor market were stronger,” said Federal Reserve chairwoman Janet Yellen at a Wednesday news conference. The Dow rose 24.88 points to its record close of 17,156.85. By — Justin Scuiletti Justin Scuiletti Justin Scuiletti is the digital video producer at PBS NewsHour. @JSkl
The Dow Jones industrial average closed at a record high today after a Federal Reserve announcement affirming the continuation of a near zero short-term interest rate for a “considerable time.” “There are still too many people who want jobs but cannot find them, too many who are working part time but would prefer full-time work, and too many who are not searching for a job but would be if the labor market were stronger,” said Federal Reserve chairwoman Janet Yellen at a Wednesday news conference. The Dow rose 24.88 points to its record close of 17,156.85.