Russell 2000 Daily Analysis — 2026-09-17
Session: ClosingLatest
- Close
- 2,874.63
- Change
- 0.55%
- 1W Change
- -0.57%
- 20D Change
- -5.22%
- EMA20
- 2,933.71
- EMA50
- 2,950.13
- EMA200
- 2,785.60
- RSI (14)
- 36.9
- ATR (14)
- 33.49
- Volatility (20D)
- 12.53%
- Distance from 20D High
- -4.82%
- Advancers
- 9
- Decliners
- 2
- Volume
- 0
- VIX
- 15.44
- US10Y
- 4.95%
- DXY
- 100.23
Sector Leaders
Session: Premarket
- Close
- 2,890.18
- Change
- 1.10%
- 1W Change
- -0.03%
- 20D Change
- -4.71%
- EMA20
- 2,935.19
- EMA50
- 2,950.74
- EMA200
- 2,785.75
- RSI (14)
- 40.1
- ATR (14)
- 33.49
- Volatility (20D)
- 13.14%
- Distance from 20D High
- -4.31%
- Advancers
- 7
- Decliners
- 3
- Volume
- 0
- VIX
- 15.80
- US10Y
- 4.95%
- DXY
- 100.22
Sector Leaders
Russell 2000 is showing a modest premarket rebound after a recent pullback, with small caps attempting to stabilize below key short-term moving averages.
Market Drivers
The move is being led by strength in technology, consumer discretionary, and materials sectors, while overall market breadth remains weak with more advancers than decliners but limited participation.
Trend Interpretation
The index remains below its short-term moving averages, indicating a cautious trend, though it is still above the longer-term average, suggesting the broader uptrend is intact but momentum has cooled.
Risk Factors
Key risks include elevated Treasury yields, a firm dollar, and weak market breadth, which could cap upside and increase sensitivity to negative news.
Bullish
In a bullish scenario, the index could reclaim its short-term moving averages and build on sector leadership, supported by a stabilization in yields and a pickup in breadth.
Neutral
In a neutral scenario, the index may continue to trade in a range, consolidating recent losses while awaiting clearer directional catalysts.
Risk
In a risk scenario, a break below the longer-term moving average could accelerate selling pressure, especially if yields rise further and breadth deteriorates.
Session: Midday
- Close
- 2,890.19
- Change
- 1.10%
- 1W Change
- -0.03%
- 20D Change
- -4.71%
- EMA20
- 2,935.19
- EMA50
- 2,950.74
- EMA200
- 2,785.75
- RSI (14)
- 40.1
- ATR (14)
- 33.49
- Volatility (20D)
- 13.14%
- Distance from 20D High
- -4.31%
- Advancers
- 10
- Decliners
- 1
- Volume
- 0
- VIX
- 15.55
- US10Y
- 4.95%
- DXY
- 100.23
Sector Leaders