Russell 2000 Roars Higher: Small-Cap Index Jumps Nearly 2.5% in Early Trading

The Russell 2000 Index (RUT), a key benchmark for U.S. small-cap stocks, surged significantly during the early trading session on April 8th. The index demonstrated substantial upward momentum right out of the gate, reflecting positive investor sentiment towards smaller companies.

As recorded at 9:38:55 AM UTC-4, the Russell 2000 reached 1,855.05. This marked a strong gain of +44.91 points, equivalent to a +2.48% increase for the day, according to INDEXRUSSELL data. This performance placed the index significantly higher than its previous closing value of 1,810.14.

The intraday chart highlights a sharp upward spike immediately following the market open, pushing the index towards the 1,870 level before seeing a slight pullback to the current value. This early activity indicates considerable buying interest in the small-cap segment at the start of the trading day.