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<p>The Dow Jones opened 2026 positively, boosted by a tech sector rally, with Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon seeing gains. This follows a 0.75% decline in the last week of 2025. Additionally, President Trump has postponed a planned 25% tariff increase on upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets, originally set for January 1, 2026, to allow for further negotiations on wood product imports.</p>

- The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) began 2026 positively, boosted by gains in the tech sector, notably Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon.  
- The upward trend follows a decline of 0.75% in the last week of 2025, providing relief to investors.  
- Additionally, President Trump postponed a planned increase in tariffs on upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets for a year, citing ongoing negotiations regarding wood product imports.

Dow Jones Gains Steam on Tech Rally and Postponed Tariffs