Russell 2000 heads into Tuesday after 0.50 percent gain
Published on 10/06/2026 at 16:29 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The Russell 2000 closed on October 5 at 2,847.14 points, rising 14.24 points, or 0.50 percent, as U.S. stocks moved higher. The Associated Press said buyout announcements helped lift the market, while the Nasdaq Composite reached a record close.
What is ahead on Tuesday
The Russell 2000 heads into Tuesday with the U.S. trade balance due at 8:30 a.m. ET. The consensus forecast is a deficit of USD 102.05 billion, compared with a deficit of USD 88.6 billion previously, according to XTB.
Federal Reserve officials including New York Fed President John Williams and Fed Governor Michelle Bowman are scheduled to speak. The Reuters calendar also lists a three-year Treasury note auction at 1:00 p.m. ET. These events follow Monday's rise in Treasury yields and may shape the session's interest-rate outlook.
