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Nov 25, 2020

The pandemic-resistant Dow Jones Industrial Average

COVID cases are surging, historically high numbers of people are signing up for unemployment benefits, and yet the Dow has crossed 30,000 for the first time. Plus, more Americans are relying on food programs. And, growth for the RV industry during the pandemic.

A woman walks past the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at Wall Street on November 16, 2020 in New York City. — A woman walks past the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at Wall Street on November 16, 2020 in New York City.
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Segments From This Episode

What's behind the Dow's rise to 30,000 during the COVID-19 pandemic?
There are many factors, but low interest rates for the foreseeable future and stock buybacks should be considered. Marketplace’s Nova Safo has more.
Food programs see a huge increase in need during the pandemic
by Mitchell Hartman
Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Feeding America says food banks nationwide have seen about 60% more people showing up at food distribution centers.
RV sales are up amid pandemic travel limitations
by Andy Uhler
Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images
Over the summer, many people didn’t go on vacation and stay in hotels. Instead, they bought RVs.

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The Team

David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director