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Dow Falls 652 Points as Oil Hits a Five-Month High — Wall Street's Rough Week Ends in the Red

2026-10-23

The Short Answer The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 652.82 points, or 1.23%, to close at 52,215.16 on Friday, October 23, 2026, snapping a four-day winning streak. The sell-off was driven by a s...