Russell 2000
Small-Cap Renaissance: Russell 2000 Hits Record High as ‘Soft Landing’ Narrative Drives 8% Outperformance Over Tech
As of April 7, 2026, the American equity landscape has undergone a startling transformation. The Russell 2000 index, long the laggard of the post-pandemic era, has not only shattered its previous all-time highs but is currently outstripping the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 (NASDAQ: QQQ) by a staggering 8% year-to-date. This "Great