Small cap index Russell 2000 drops 5.5% due to recession worries from Trump's tariffs

From Dow Jones & Company: 2025-04-03 13:47:00

The Russell 2000 index, a key indicator of small cap American companies, took a massive 5.5% plunge, flirting with bear market territory. The S&P 600, another small cap index, is also down over 20% from its high. Small caps are feeling the impact of recession worries due to Trump’s tariffs on trading partners.

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