Russell 2000 Daily Analysis — 2026-09-16
Session: ClosingLatest
- Close
- 2,858.81
- Change
- -0.40%
- 1W Change
- -2.14%
- 20D Change
- -5.27%
- EMA20
- 2,939.93
- EMA50
- 2,953.22
- EMA200
- 2,784.38
- RSI (14)
- 33.3
- ATR (14)
- 32.80
- Volatility (20D)
- 12.49%
- Distance from 20D High
- -6.28%
- Advancers
- 2
- Decliners
- 8
- Volume
- 0
- VIX
- 17.71
- US10Y
- 5.01%
- DXY
- 100.31
Sector Leaders
Session: Premarket
- Close
- 2,882.62
- Change
- 0.43%
- 1W Change
- -1.32%
- 20D Change
- -4.48%
- EMA20
- 2,942.20
- EMA50
- 2,954.15
- EMA200
- 2,784.62
- RSI (14)
- 37.3
- ATR (14)
- 30.04
- Volatility (20D)
- 12.72%
- Distance from 20D High
- -5.50%
- Advancers
- 9
- Decliners
- 2
- Volume
- 0
- VIX
- 16.72
- US10Y
- 4.96%
- DXY
- 99.70
Sector Leaders
Russell 2000 is showing a modest premarket rebound after recent weakness, with small-cap breadth slightly positive but overall momentum still fragile.
Market Drivers
The move is being driven by a mild recovery in risk sentiment, with technology and industrials leading sector gains while energy-related names lag sharply.
Trend Interpretation
The index remains below its short- and medium-term moving averages, indicating a bearish trend structure, though it is still above the longer-term average and RSI suggests oversold conditions.
Risk Factors
Key risks include elevated Treasury yields, a firm dollar, and weak market breadth, which could cap upside and trigger renewed selling pressure.
Bullish
In a bullish scenario, the index could reclaim its short-term moving averages and build on the premarket strength, supported by sector rotation into growth areas.
Neutral
In a neutral scenario, the index may stabilize in a range, consolidating recent losses while awaiting clearer directional catalysts.
Risk
In a risk scenario, failure to hold above the longer-term average could accelerate declines, especially if volatility expands and breadth deteriorates further.
Session: Midday
- Close
- 2,884.02
- Change
- 0.48%
- 1W Change
- -1.27%
- 20D Change
- -4.44%
- EMA20
- 2,942.33
- EMA50
- 2,954.20
- EMA200
- 2,784.63
- RSI (14)
- 37.6
- ATR (14)
- 30.09
- Volatility (20D)
- 12.75%
- Distance from 20D High
- -5.45%
- Advancers
- 8
- Decliners
- 3
- Volume
- 0
- VIX
- 16.77
- US10Y
- 4.96%
- DXY
- 99.69
Sector Leaders