Small-cap benchmark Russell 2000 becomes first major U.S. stock measure to enter bear market

Small-cap stocks, once expected to benefit from President Donald Trump’s policies, entered bear market territory after a steep stock market decline following the administration’s aggressive tariff rollout. The Russell 2000 Index plummeted around 6% on Thursday, marking a 22% loss from its November record close. With the economy softening and high debt interest payments squeezing profits, small caps have seen a sharp reversal from their post-election gains as they struggle to navigate challenging market conditions.

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