Russell 2000 Near Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets Grow: Small‑Cap Outlook After 5–7 December 2025
The Russell 2000 small‑cap index has entered December 2025 within touching distance of record territory, even after a brief pullback to close last week. As investors price in a high probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut at next week’s meeting, small‑cap stocks have become one of the most closely watched segments of the global equity landscape. Reuters Between 5–7…