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title: "Small-cap stocks are plunging. Are stalled Iran negotiations responsible?"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/285639120.md"
description: "Small-cap stocks are experiencing significant declines, particularly the Russell 2000, which fell 1.6% amid stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations. The uncertainty has led to rising oil prices and interest rates, signaling potential inflation. Despite a recent 3% gain due to hopes for a resolution, earnings reports from major holdings like Bloom Energy and Shake Shack have negatively impacted the index. However, analysts suggest that small-cap stocks may present an opportunity for investors due to lower valuations compared to large-cap stocks, especially if macroeconomic conditions improve."
datetime: "2026-05-08T00:13:18.000Z"
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# Small-cap stocks are plunging. Are stalled Iran negotiations responsible?

After gaining more than 3% over the last two sessions, the Russell 2000 lost 1.6%.

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- [SHAK.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SHAK.US.md)
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- [IWO.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IWO.US.md)
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- [RSSL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/RSSL.US.md)
- [VTWO.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/VTWO.US.md)

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