News Dow closes up more than 700 points after blockbuster job report and Fed rate fears ease January 4, 2019January 4, 2019Janna Herron, USA TODAYComments Off on Dow closes up more than 700 points after blockbuster job report and Fed rate fears ease The Dow finished Friday over 700 points higher, buoyed by a jobs report that exceeded expectations and soothing words from the Fed chair.