Breaking News: Dow Jones hits record high of 26,654.19

Easing concerns over a long-lasting trade war between the United States and China continue to boost major equity indexes in the U.S. and the Dow Jones Industrial Average touched a new all-time high at 26,654.19. As of writing, the index was up 0.9% on the day at 26,639.28.

Reflecting the risk-on mood, the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 were also adding 0.85% and 0.65%, respectively, as of writing.