Why did Russell 2000 rise today?

Russell 2000 rose 1.71% to 3,052.85 points, driven by broad gains across the US market.

What is Russell 2000 at today?

Russell 2000 is at 3,052.85 points, rose 1.71% versus the previous close.

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Why Russell 2000 Moved

The benchmark index for US small-cap companies.

3,052.85points

+51.30 (+1.71%)

Prev. close

3,001.55

Day change

+51.30

% change

+1.71%

Why Russell 2000 moved at last close

Russell 2000 is up 1.71% at 3,052.85 points at last close.

Written by Yadav Patle· Founder, TechTars · 7+ years tracking Indian & US markets

Last updated: 14 August 2026 at 3:22 am IST

How we analyse marketsFounder, TechTars · 7+ years tracking Indian & US markets

This page describes what moved Russell 2000 and the broader market using publicly available data. It is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Index levels are shown in points. Data via Yahoo Finance.

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