Russell 2000 Daily Analysis — 2026-09-08
Session: ClosingLatest
- Close
- 2,962.40
- Change
- -0.45%
- 1W Change
- 0.20%
- 20D Change
- -1.82%
- EMA20
- 2,984.23
- EMA50
- 2,970.92
- EMA200
- 2,778.92
- RSI (14)
- 45.8
- ATR (14)
- 30.33
- Volatility (20D)
- 12.43%
- Distance from 20D High
- -3.50%
- Advancers
- 3
- Decliners
- 8
- Volume
- 0
- VIX
- 15.50
- US10Y
- 4.81%
- DXY
- 98.86
Sector Leaders
The Russell 2000 closed lower, showing a modest pullback after a slight weekly gain. Market breadth was negative, with decliners outpacing advancers.
Market Drivers
The decline was led by losses in several sectors, while energy and utilities provided some support. Overall sentiment remains cautious amid mixed sector performance.
Trend Interpretation
The index is trading below its short-term and medium-term moving averages, indicating a corrective phase. Momentum is slightly bearish, with the RSI in neutral territory.
Risk Factors
Key risks include a potential break below recent support levels, which could accelerate selling. Also, the negative breadth suggests underlying weakness.
Bullish
In a bullish scenario, the index could find support near its moving averages and rebound, driven by strength in defensive sectors and a recovery in risk appetite.
Neutral
A neutral scenario would see the index consolidating within a range, with alternating sessions of gains and losses as investors await clearer directional cues.
Risk
In a risk scenario, the index could extend its decline if selling pressure intensifies, leading to a test of lower support levels and increased volatility.
Session: Premarket
- Close
- 2,975.65
- Change
- 0.25%
- 1W Change
- 0.11%
- 20D Change
- -1.94%
- EMA20
- 2,986.53
- EMA50
- 2,971.26
- EMA200
- 2,772.58
- RSI (14)
- 48.0
- ATR (14)
- 31.45
- Volatility (20D)
- 12.48%
- Distance from 20D High
- -3.06%
- Advancers
- 3
- Decliners
- 8
- Volume
- 4,103,570,000
- VIX
- 15.50
- US10Y
- 4.77%
- DXY
- 98.87
Sector Leaders
Session: Midday
- Close
- 2,970.38
- Change
- -0.18%
- 1W Change
- 0.47%
- 20D Change
- -1.56%
- EMA20
- 2,984.99
- EMA50
- 2,971.23
- EMA200
- 2,779.00
- RSI (14)
- 47.1
- ATR (14)
- 30.33
- Volatility (20D)
- 12.36%
- Distance from 20D High
- -3.24%
- Advancers
- 4
- Decliners
- 7
- Volume
- 0
- VIX
- 15.30
- US10Y
- 4.79%
- DXY
- 98.91
Sector Leaders