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title: "Russell 2000 Hits All-Time Highs: 8 Stocks Power Small-Cap Comeback"
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description: "The Russell 2000 index reached an all-time high of 2,470 points, surpassing previous records following a 25 basis point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. This marks a significant recovery for small-cap stocks, which have rallied 43% since April, outperforming the S&P 500. Analysts suggest that continued rate cuts could further benefit small companies, which typically rely on credit for growth. Eight small-cap stocks surged over 20% on this news, highlighting the positive impact of the Fed's monetary policy on the sector."
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# Russell 2000 Hits All-Time Highs: 8 Stocks Power Small-Cap Comeback

The small-cap rally just got real. The Russell 2000, America's small-cap benchmark as tracked by the **iShares Russell 2000 ETF** IWM, just smashed through old records, hitting 2,470 points on Thursday and topping its November 2024 high.

The move came one day after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points, and hinted that more cuts could be coming soon—a clear green light for small, interest-rate-sensitive companies.

## Chart: Small Caps Smash Prior Records Set In November 2021 And 2024

It's a notable reversal for a part of the market that's lagged for much of the post-COVID bull run.

But since the April’s tariff-driven selloff, small caps have rallied 43% outperforming the S&P 500’s 37% gain. Since the August lows, small caps have outperformed the Nasdaq 100 – tracked by the **Invesco QQQ Trust** QQQ – by nearly 8%, as Jeff Jacobson, analyst at 22V Research, highlighted in an emailed note.

"That trend could extend if rates continue to decline," Jacobson added.

The Federal Reserve's decision to lower rates to a 4.00%–4.25% target is already having ripple effects. Small caps—often the first beneficiaries of easier financial conditions—are now center stage.

Cheaper borrowing costs give smaller companies a fighting chance. These firms often carry higher debt loads and rely more heavily on credit to fund growth, making rate cuts especially impactful.

In its latest Summary of Economic Projection, the Fed pencilled in the potential for two more cuts in the remaining two meetings of the year and a further cut next year.

### **Russell 2000 Stocks That Exploded 20%+ On Thursday**

Here's a look at **eight of Thursday's biggest small-cap winners**—each gaining more than 20% as the Russell 2000 surged:

-   **The Fed’s Just Warming Up — Goldman Sachs Sees More Rate Cuts Coming**

_Image created using artificial intelligence via Midjourney._

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