Russell 2000 Gains 13.3% in 2026, Nearing S&P 500’s 12.9%
The Russell 2000 is up 13.3% in 2026, compared with a 12.9% gain for the S&P 500, narrowing small caps’ performance advantage.
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U.S. stocks end week higher as inflation eases Fed hike fears
U.S. stocks post modest weekly gains, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite advancing, the Russell 2000 hitting an all-time high, and softer inflation data reducing bets on another Fed rate hike.