Dow Jones in 1984
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 3.7% in 1984, from 1,258.64 at the end of 1983 to 1,211.57. Its highest close was 1,286.64 on Jan 6, and its lowest 1,086.57 on Jul 24. The biggest one-day fall was −2.0% on Feb 8 and the biggest rise +3.1% on Aug 3. Adjusted for inflation, it lost 7.4%.
Dow Jones, daily closes 1984
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 1984
What happened, and how the Dow Jones moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Sunday, January 1The court-ordered breakup of the Bell System (AT&T) takes effect. SourceDow Jones: −0.5% next trading day (Jan 3) · −3.0% a month later
- 2
Wednesday, February 8 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −2.0%.
- 3
Thursday, May 17FDIC, Fed and OCC announce temporary assistance for Continental Illinois, ending the run on the bank. SourceDow Jones: −0.9% that day · −5.7% a month later
- 4
Friday, August 3 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +3.1%.
- 5
Tuesday, November 6Ronald Reagan is re-elected US president. SourceDow Jones: +1.2% that day · −4.7% a month later
Biggest days of 1984
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 | +3.1% | Feb 8 | −2.0% |
| Dec 18 | +3.0% | Feb 28 | −1.9% |
| Aug 2 | +2.8% | Feb 6 | −1.9% |
| Feb 24 | +2.7% | Jul 11 | −1.6% |
| Oct 18 | +2.5% | Apr 5 | −1.6% |
Volatility: 13.9% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1,220.58 | −3.0% |
| Feb | 1,154.63 | −5.4% |
| Mar | 1,164.89 | +0.9% |
| Apr | 1,170.75 | +0.5% |
| May | 1,104.85 | −5.6% |
| Jun | 1,132.40 | +2.5% |
| Jul | 1,115.28 | −1.5% |
| Aug | 1,224.38 | +9.8% |
| Sep | 1,206.71 | −1.4% |
| Oct | 1,207.38 | +0.1% |
| Nov | 1,188.94 | −1.5% |
| Dec | 1,211.57 | +1.9% |
Other Markets in 1984
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | −3.7% | 1,211.57 |
| S&P 500 in 1984 | +1.4% | 167.24 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 1984 | −11.3% | 247.10 |
| Nikkei 225 in 1984 | +16.7% | 11,543.00 |
| Gold in 1984 | −19.4% | $308.30 |
| Silver in 1984 | −29.4% | $6.29 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 1984 | −0.27 pp | 11.55% |
Dow Jones in 1984: FAQ
How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average fall in 1984?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 3.7% in 1984, from 1,258.64 at the end of 1983 to 1,211.57. Its highest close was 1,286.64 on Jan 6, and its lowest 1,086.57 on Jul 24. The biggest one-day fall was −2.0% on Feb 8 and the biggest rise +3.1% on Aug 3. Adjusted for inflation, it lost 7.4%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1984?
Highest: 1,286.64 on January 6, 1984. Lowest: 1,086.57 on July 24, 1984. It closed higher on 113 of 253 trading days.
What happened to the Dow Jones Industrial Average on November 6, 1984?
Ronald Reagan is re-elected US president. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.2% that day, and was −4.7% a month later.
Data: Daily closes since 26 May 1896. Saturday sessions were held until 1952. The NYSE was closed from 31 Jul to 11 Dec 1914. Price index: dividends are not included. Inflation: US CPI-U. Events marked "From the data" are found automatically from the closing prices; the others are researched, with the source linked. Not investment advice.
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