Small-cap stocks have failed to keep pace in the market rally of 2023 and 2024, and the forecast of conditions that could fuel a catch-up trade keep getting pushed further into the future. The Russell 2000 has gone more than 600 trading days without a record high, dating back to November 2021.
Financials account for more than 15% of the iShares Russell 2000 ETF , and the sector's struggles around the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and other regional lenders is one of the factors contributing to small-cap underperformance. Hopes for multiple rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year have dimmed after recent inflation readings showed signs of stickiness.
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