Dow Hits Another High After Trump Survives Assassination Attempt

The former president’s media company enjoys huge rally following assassination attempt.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City on July 11, 2024. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

The U.S. financial markets experienced what analysts are calling a “Trump bump” following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a fresh record high, and the other leading benchmark stock indexes added to their gains, continuing their impressive first-half rally.