Russell 2000 hits record high on Trump policy, Fed rate-cut optimism
The index has gained more than 8% since the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election. Expectations that Trump, along with a Republican Congress, can make good on his promise of lower taxes, import tariff hikes and less rigid regulations have been the latest tailwinds for this group of stocks. Small cap companies have been in the spotlight since the U.S. Federal Reserve commenced its monetary policy easing cycle in September, as investors expect them to perform better in a low-interest-rate environment.