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Russell 2000 Notches Third Week Of Gains, Strongest Streak Since August 2022: Small Caps Serve 'As Economic Barometer,' Analyst Says

Small-cap stocks celebrated their third consecutive week of gains. Markets are pricing in a 100% likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. In the past three weeks, small-cap shares have surged by over 11%. Small Caps reflect investor confidence in a solid economic backdrop.

The Fed Preview: Mildly Dovish, But Not Enough To Stop The Selloff

Wall Street Enjoys Late-Week Rally On Benign Inflation Data, Dow Jones Eyes Best Session Of 2024, Tech Unwinding Stalls: What's Driving Markets Friday?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1.9% on Friday. In June, inflation dropped to 2.5% year-on-year, below the Fed's 2% target. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 rebounded from a negative weekly close. Homebuilders rose over 3% for the day, reaching all-time highs.

Strong U.S. GDP Rise For Q2 Derails Recession Forecasts... Again

Harris Or Trump – Defense Stocks Are Winning, Tech Battle, Personal Income Drops, Trump Crypto Push

The market is reaching a consensus that defense stocks are winners irrespective of Trump or Harris winning the election. The consensus is that defense spending is going to go up irrespective of who wins. Trump is good for small caps but Harris is not. The new personal income and spending data for the U.S. Is expected to be positive.

Fed's Favorite Inflation Gauge Falls To 2.5%, Lowest Since February 2021, But Core Remains Sticky: 10 ETFs To Monitor Thursday

U.S. PCE price index falls to 2.5% year-on-year in June, as expected. The Bureau of Economic Analysis also reported lower-than-expected monthly increases in personal spending and personal income. The latest Fed's favorite inflation report showed mixed results for market participants.

Is The Dramatic Yen Short Squeeze Over?

Zooming Out On The Russell 2000 Rebound