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. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now 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. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now