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Russell 2000 faces oil surge ahead of open after 8-point gain

Published on 10/22/2026 at 13:17 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Russell 2000 stands after a 2,781-point close as oil tops USD 111 before jobless claims at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Oil and labor data shape Thursday

  • Russell 2000 finished at 2,781 points on October 21, up 8 points or 0.3 percent.
  • Brent crude rose 2.03 percent to USD 111.03 before Thursday's open.
  • Russell 2000 futures fell 0.62 percent in early trading on October 22.
  • Initial jobless claims are due at 8:30 a.m. ET, with 200,000 expected.
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The Russell 2000 finished at 2,781 points on October 21, up 8 points or 0.3 percent. Brent crude rose 2.03 percent to USD 111.03 before Thursday's open, adding pressure to risk-sensitive shares.

At 2:08 a.m. ET on October 22, Russell 2000 futures were down 0.62 percent. The move followed a weaker futures session across US equities as higher oil prices and renewed Middle East tensions offset strong technology earnings, Yahoo Finance reports.

What comes next for Russell 2000

  • October 22, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ET: Initial jobless claims, with 200,000 expected versus 199,000 previously, Cannon Trading reports.
  • October 22, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET: The leading economic index is scheduled for release, Cannon Trading reports.
  • October 22, 2026, 11:00 a.m. ET: The Kansas City Federal Reserve manufacturing survey is due, Cannon Trading reports.
  • October 23, 2026, 9:45 a.m. ET: Flash purchasing managers' indexes are scheduled, followed by final consumer sentiment at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Russell 2000 price data for October 21, 2026

The Russell 2000 closed at 2,781 points on October 21, up 8 points or 0.3 percent from 2,773 points, Yahoo Finance reports. The session ended at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Russell 2000 by the numbers on October 21, 2026

  • Index: Russell 2000
  • Home exchange: NYSE and Nasdaq, United States
  • Close on October 21, 2026: 2,781 points
  • Change versus previous close of October 20, 2026: up 8 points (up 0.3 percent)
  • Previous close: 2,773 points
  • Next scheduled event: October 22, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ET: Initial jobless claims

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