Bullish
Russell 2000 rises 0.9% to 2,832.90 amid easing inflation concerns.
The Russell 2000 index of small-cap stocks increased by 0.9% to 2,832.90 on Friday, October 2, 2026, following a weaker-than-expected jobs report that alleviated inflation worries and reduced expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve interest rate hike. This development contributed to a positive performance across major U.S. stock indexes.
Key points
- The Russell 2000 rose 0.9% to 2,832.90 on October 2, 2026, as a weaker jobs report eased inflation concerns.
- Despite the gain, the Russell 2000 declined 0.2% over the week ending October 2, 2026.
- Year-to-date, the Russell 2000 is up 14.1%, trailing the Nasdaq's 17% gain.
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