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Global Markets Surge, S&P 500 Hits Record High

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A Wall St. sign next to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) September 16, 2008 in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
A Wall St. sign next to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) September 16, 2008 in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

U.S. markets had a good start today, after a very good day yesterday. The S&P 500 index closed at a record high of 2137.16. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a high for the year, rebounding from market volatility after the Brexit vote late last month.

Here & Now's Robin Young talks with the Wall Street Journal's Jason Bellini about what's behind the surge.

Guest

Jason Bellini, video reporter and senior producer for the Wall Street Journal. He tweets @jasonbellini.

This segment aired on July 12, 2016.

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