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Russell 2000 rises 0.2% to 3,052.85 amid easing inflation and falling oil prices.
On August 13, 2026, the Russell 2000 index of small-cap stocks increased by 0.2% to close at 3,052.85. This uptick was driven by a report indicating that July's wholesale-level inflation was lower than in June and below economists' expectations, leading to a drop in Treasury yields. Additionally, Brent crude oil prices declined by 2.1%, further boosting investor sentiment.
Key points
- The Russell 2000 index rose by 0.2% to 3,052.85 on August 13, 2026.
- July's wholesale-level inflation was lower than in June and below economists' expectations.
- Brent crude oil prices declined by 2.1%, further boosting investor sentiment.
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