The U.S. small-cap market, as represented by the Russell 2000 index, has recently shown bursts of significant outperformance, signaling a potential shift in market dynamics and investor sentiment. This trend, particularly noticeable in August 2025 and July 2024, is largely attributed to evolving expectations surrounding the Federal Reserve's interest
A strong rally erupted on Friday on Wall Street shortly after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a notably dovish message during his highly anticipated speech at Jackson Hole.
Market breadth continues to erode as short-term participation metrics decline for the third day in a row. While long-term structural indicators remain stable, short-term deterioration suggests caution heading into the final sessions of the week.
Technology stocks on the Nasdaq 100 were poised for a third consecutive day of losses Thursday, as investors continued to adopt a risk-off stance ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the central bank's annual Jackson Hole Symposium on Friday.
