Russell 2000 heads into Friday as oil climbs 3 points
Published on 10/23/2026 at 13:13 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSOil and economic data in focus
- Russell 2000 closed at 2,784 points on October 22, up 3 points or 0.1 percent.
- Brent crude settled at USD 113.17, up 4.0 percent, while the 10-year yield fell to 4.96 percent.
- Russell 2000 futures were down 0.2 percent before Friday's open.
- Flash manufacturing and services PMI data are due at 9:45 a.m. ET on October 23, with forecasts of 55.4 and 57.9.
The Russell 2000 closed Thursday, October 22, at 2,784 points, up 3 points or 0.1 percent. Brent crude settled at USD 113.17, up 4.0 percent, while Treasury yields fell.
The benchmark enters Friday after Russell 2000 futures fell 0.2 percent before the open, TradingView reports.
What moved the Russell 2000 on Thursday?
Lower Treasury yields supported rate-sensitive small companies as investors rotated away from large technology stocks. The 10-year Treasury yield fell 17 basis points to 4.96 percent, while consumer staples gained 3.11 percent, according to The Edge.
Brent crude rose 4.0 percent as geopolitical tension lifted energy prices. The Nasdaq Composite fell 2.6 percent, leaving the Russell 2000 among the few major US benchmarks to finish higher.
Russell 2000 cues before Friday's open
US futures point to a cautious start after Thursday's split session. The Russell 2000 finished at 2,784 points, up 3 points from its 2,781-point previous close, Yahoo Finance shows.
What comes next for Russell 2000
- October 23, 2026, 9:45 a.m. ET: Flash manufacturing PMI is expected at 55.4 and services PMI at 57.9, versus 55.9 and 58.8 previously, Reuters via Investing.com reports.
- October 23, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET: The final University of Michigan consumer sentiment reading is expected at 46.3, versus 48.1 previously, Reuters via Investing.com reports.
Russell 2000 price data for October 22, 2026
The Russell 2000 closed at 2,784 points on October 22, 2026, up 3 points or 0.1 percent from 2,781 points, Yahoo Finance shows.
Russell 2000 by the numbers on October 22, 2026
- Index: Russell 2000
- Home exchange: NYSE, United States
- Close on October 22, 2026: 2,784 points
- Change versus previous close of October 21, 2026: up 3 points (up 0.1 percent)
- Previous close: 2,781 points
- Next scheduled event: October 23, 2026, 9:45 a.m. ET: Flash manufacturing and services PMI data
