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Small-Caps Lead US Stock Market as Federal Reserve Decision Looms

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The US stock market closed on Friday, July 26, as small-cap stocks continued their rally. The Russell 2000 index rose 18.1% in 2026, outperforming the Nasdaq by a significant margin of 10.6 percentage points.

Last week saw declines in major indices: the Nasdaq dropped 2.1%, the S&P 500 slipped 0.6%, and the Dow was down 0.4%. The Russell 2000, however, bucked this trend with a gain.

The week ahead promises to be pivotal, with the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates due on Wednesday and major tech companies releasing earnings between Wednesday and Thursday. Four large-cap tech firms, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Amazon.com, and Apple, will report their results during this time.

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