Russell 2000 closes 1.32 percent lower at 2,792.80 as yields rise
Published on 10/07/2026 at 21:35 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Russell 2000 closed at 2,792.80 points on October 7, 2026, down 1.32 percent, as small-cap stocks lagged large-cap technology and Treasury yields rose. The closing level and daily move were reported by StockTitan.
Rates and oil shape the session
The 10-year Treasury yield reached 5.32 percent, while Brent crude remained above USD 100 per barrel. The rate-sensitive Russell 2000 underperformed as investors assessed higher borrowing costs and energy prices. Reuters linked the cautious market tone to rising yields, higher oil prices and attention on the Federal Reserve.
The Federal Reserve released the minutes of its September 15-16 meeting at 2:00 p.m. ET on October 7, according to the Federal Reserve.
Next session
Initial jobless claims for the week ended October 3 are scheduled for October 8 at 8:30 a.m. ET, with a forecast of 200,000 against 197,000 previously, according to Investing.com. The Atlanta Fed GDPNow estimate is due at 10:30 a.m. ET, followed by a 30-year Treasury auction at 1:00 p.m. ET.
