Russell 2000 gains 0.6 percent as oil retreats at midday

The Russell 2000 stood at 2,793 points at 12:52 p.m. ET on October 26, up 17 points or 0.6 percent. WTI crude fell 2.1 percent to USD 101.07 as markets awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision.

JFrog led selected Russell 2000 movers with a 7.7 percent gain, while Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals fell 7.5 percent. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep rates at 3.75 percent to 4.00 percent on Wednesday.

Why is the Russell 2000 rising today?

Oil prices retreated after last week's surge, easing pressure on inflation-sensitive assets. WTI traded at USD 101.07, down 2.1 percent, while the 10-year Treasury yield was 4.983 percent, down 0.360 percent, at 10:15 a.m. ET, Barrons reported.

Markets also focused on the Federal Open Market Committee meeting scheduled for October 27 and October 28. The decision is due Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. ET, with rates expected to remain in the 3.75 percent to 4.00 percent range, HDFC Sky reported.

Russell 2000 movers at midday

Selected Russell 2000 gainers and losers on October 26 were listed by Tickeron:

• JFrog up 7.7 percent
• Tenable up 6.6 percent
• Red Violet up 5.0 percent
• Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals down 7.5 percent
• Oscar Health down 6.9 percent
• down 5.6 percent

Russell 2000 range and market setting

The index opened at 2,794 points and traded between 2,786 and 2,800 points. Its previous close was 2,776 points, while the latest level was 2,793 points, Markets Insider showed.

The broader technology rally provided a positive backdrop. At 10:15 a.m. ET, the S&P 500 was up 0.6 percent and the Nasdaq Composite was up 1.3 percent, according to Barrons.

What comes next for the Russell 2000

• October 27, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ET: September durable goods orders, with a 1.4 percent increase expected after a 0.1 percent decline, CNBC reported.
• October 27, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET: October consumer confidence, with an 80.3-point consensus after 81.9 points in September, MarketScreener reported.
• October 28, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET: Federal Reserve interest-rate decision, followed by the chair's press conference at 2:30 p.m. ET, Schwab Network reported.

Russell 2000 price data for October 26, 2026

The Russell 2000 stood at 2,793 points at 12:52 p.m. ET on October 26, up 17 points or 0.6 percent from the October 23 close of 2,776 points, Barrons reported. The index opened at 2,794 points and reached a high of 2,800 points and a low of 2,786 points.

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