Bullish
Russell 2000 rises 1.1% to 3,034.49 on August 7, 2026, amid weaker job data.
On August 7, 2026, the Russell 2000 index of small-cap stocks increased by 1.1% to 3,034.49, driven by weaker-than-expected job data that raised hopes the Federal Reserve might delay interest rate hikes. Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in the previous month, leading to a drop in Treasury yields and supporting stock market optimism. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/9d586bdbf1fb230dcf1f915dcaf50858?utm_source=openai))
Key points
- Russell 2000 rises 1.1% to 3,034.49 on August 7, 2026, amid weaker job data.
- S&P 500 reaches new all-time high of 7,757.64 on August 7, 2026.
- Dow Jones Industrial Average increases 0.3% to 54,036.93 on August 7, 2026.
- Nasdaq composite advances 1.3% to 26,690.62 on August 7, 2026.
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