Dow Jones in 1999
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 25.2% in 1999, from 9,181.43 at the end of 1998 to 11,497. Its highest close was 11,497 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 7, 2000, and its lowest 9,120.67 on Jan 22. The biggest one-day fall was −2.6% on Oct 15 and the biggest rise +2.8% on Mar 5. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 21.9%.
Dow Jones, daily closes 1999
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 1999
What happened, and how the Dow Jones moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Wednesday, January 6 From the dataDow Jones sets the first of 35 record closing highs this year, at 9,544.97.
- 2
Friday, March 5 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +2.8%.
- 3
Monday, March 29 From the dataDow Jones closes above 10,000 for the first time (10,007).
- 4
Friday, October 15 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −2.6%.
- 5
Friday, November 12Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act is signed, repealing Glass-Steagall limits on combining banking and securities. SourceDow Jones: +1.6% that day · +5.6% a month later
- 6
Friday, December 31 From the dataLast record close of the year: 11,497.
Biggest days of 1999
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5 | +2.8% | Oct 15 | −2.6% |
| Jan 6 | +2.5% | Jan 14 | −2.4% |
| Jan 15 | +2.4% | Mar 23 | −2.2% |
| Feb 22 | +2.3% | May 27 | −2.2% |
| Dec 3 | +2.2% | Oct 12 | −2.2% |
Volatility: 16.2% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9,358.82 | +1.9% |
| Feb | 9,306.57 | −0.6% |
| Mar | 9,786.16 | +5.2% |
| Apr | 10,789 | +10.2% |
| May | 10,560 | −2.1% |
| Jun | 10,971 | +3.9% |
| Jul | 10,655 | −2.9% |
| Aug | 10,829 | +1.6% |
| Sep | 10,337 | −4.5% |
| Oct | 10,730 | +3.8% |
| Nov | 10,878 | +1.4% |
| Dec | 11,497 | +5.7% |
Other Markets in 1999
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | +25.2% | 11,497 |
| S&P 500 in 1999 | +19.5% | 1,469.25 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 1999 | +85.6% | 4,069.31 |
| Russell 2000 in 1999 | +19.6% | 504.75 |
| Nikkei 225 in 1999 | +36.8% | 18,934.34 |
| Gold in 1999 | +0.9% | $290.25 |
| Silver in 1999 | +6.4% | $5.33 |
| WTI crude oil in 1999 | +112.2% | $25.76 |
| Brent crude oil in 1999 | +136.5% | $24.93 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 1999 | +1.80 pp | 6.45% |
Dow Jones in 1999: FAQ
How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 1999?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 25.2% in 1999, from 9,181.43 at the end of 1998 to 11,497. Its highest close was 11,497 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until January 7, 2000, and its lowest 9,120.67 on Jan 22. The biggest one-day fall was −2.6% on Oct 15 and the biggest rise +2.8% on Mar 5. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 21.9%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1999?
Highest: 11,497 on December 31, 1999. Lowest: 9,120.67 on January 22, 1999. It closed higher on 125 of 252 trading days.
What happened to the Dow Jones Industrial Average on November 12, 1999?
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act is signed, repealing Glass-Steagall limits on combining banking and securities. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.6% that day, and was +5.6% a month later.
Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 1999?
Yes — 35 record closing highs, the last at 11,497 on December 31, 1999.
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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