Russell 2000 gains 38 points: AI stocks rebound
Published on 10/15/2026 at 23:08 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSInflation and AI shape trading
- Russell 2000 rose 38 points, or 1.4 percent, to 2,767 points on October 15, 2026.
- September PPI increased 1.3 percent month over month versus a 0.5 percent estimate.
- FMC plunged 36.0 percent after cutting its third-quarter revenue and EBITDA outlook.
- Import and export prices are due October 16, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET.
The Russell 2000 rose 38 points, or 1.4 percent, to 2,767 points on October 15, 2026, WTOP News reported. The rebound followed early AI-related losses easing and strong corporate profit reports.
FMC plunged 36.0 percent after cutting its third-quarter revenue and adjusted EBITDA outlook, Investrade reported.
Why did the Russell 2000 rise?
September producer prices increased 1.3 percent month over month, against a 0.5 percent consensus estimate. Retail sales rose 0.8 percent, versus a 0.3 percent estimate, while initial jobless claims reached 199,000 against 200,000 expected, Investrade reported.
The data initially reinforced inflation concerns. The 10-year Treasury yield then fell 13 basis points to 5.06 percent as investors sought safety, while gold rose USD 61.60 to USD 4,169.50, the same source said.
Russell 2000 reverses early losses
The index erased its early decline as technology shares recovered and other companies posted strong profit results, WTOP News reported. Russell 2000 gained 285 points, or 11.5 percent, in 2026, but remained down 40 points, or 1.4 percent, for the week.
The benchmark had entered correction territory after Wednesday's close, ending that session 11 percent below its August 14 record close, CNBC reported.
Treasury yields retreat as gold rises
WTI crude rose 1.19 percent to USD 95.09, while Brent crude fell 0.60 percent to USD 105.46. The dollar index fell 0.48 percent to 102.06, and EUR/USD reached 1.1212, Investrade reported.
The 10-year yield's retreat followed a 13-basis-point fall during Thursday trading. Charles Schwab said the yield reached 5.06 percent after the producer-price release, while markets assessed the implications for Federal Reserve policy, Charles Schwab reported.
What comes next for Russell 2000
- October 16, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ET: US import and export price indexes are due, Schwab Network reported.
- October 16, 2026, 9:15 a.m. ET: Industrial production and capacity utilization are scheduled for release, Schwab Network reported.
