Russell 2000 Reaches New High as Small-Cap Stocks Benefit from Risk-On Trade
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) reached a new all-time high of 2,795, driven by a risk-on trade environment and capital rotation from safe-haven assets. The index has surged 16% from its March bottom and is on track for its strongest monthly performance since December 2023. Progress in U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks and falling oil prices are contributing to the rally.
Topics: Federal Reserve market trends oil prices rate expectations Russell 2000 small-cap stocks U.S.-Iran ceasefire