Economic Concerns Weigh Down the Dow Jones Today
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) slid on Wednesday as investors remained uncertain about President Trump’s economic plans. That includes more talk about tariffs as traders weigh additional fees on the automobile industry. The stock market is also preparing for Trump to announce new tariffs during its “Liberation Day” next week.
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President Trump’s trade war has pulled down the stock market throughout 2025. One of the biggest concerns investors have is if the President’s actions will lead to a recession. Some have warned that they might, and Trump has refused to speculate on such things.
What investors are keenly aware of is the effect this has on the Dow Jones. The index dropped 0.41% as of this writing and has struggled to remain positive in 2025, with a 0.2% increase year-to-date. Looking over its three-month performance, investors will see the index has fallen 0.94%.
Which Stocks Have the Dow Jones Down Today?
Turning to the TipRanks DJIA heatmap tool, traders will see which stocks are weighing on the index today. The tech sector isn’t doing so well with big drops from Salesforce.com (CRM) and Intel (INTC), while financial stocks American Express (AXP) and Goldman Sachs (GS), as well as industrial and consumer cyclical stocks Boeing (BA) and Nike (NKE) also fall today.
How to Invest in the Dow Jones Industrial Average
Investors can’t take a direct stake in the Dow Jones as it’s only an index. Instead, they might consider the stakes in the shares listed on it. Those expecting markets to recover could buy falling shares today. Others, who are more risk-averse, will want to stick with rising stocks.
A third option would be buying shares of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the DJIA. That includes those betting on and against the index. Two popular choices are the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) and the ProShares UltraPro Short Dow30 (SDOW).
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