Small Cap Slump Signals Risk-Off Rotation Amid Rising Yields
The Russell 2000 fell 1.37% on September 10, nearly triple the S&P 500's 0.46% decline. Small cap s are leading the risk-off rotation as Treasury yields climbed to 4.84%. Energy was the only sector to gain, with XLE adding 0.83%. The divergence between the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500 is worth attention.
The last five instances where small caps underperformed by this magnitude preceded VIX spikes averaging three points over the following week. This pattern suggests volatility ahead. Small-cap weakness often precedes broader market stress.
Key Takeaways Russell 2000 fell 1.37% on September 10, nearly triple the S&P 500's 0.46% decline. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed 0.65% to 4.84%, pressuri…
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