NEW YORK, 14 September 2026 — The Russell 2000 closed at 2,892.24, falling 11.71 points or 0.40% during Monday’s completed U.S. regular cash session, according to closing figures reported by the Associated Press.
Russell 2000 closing move
The small-company benchmark ended below the previous session, placing its decline between the Dow’s smaller loss and the steeper S&P 500 and Nasdaq moves.
Why this index matters
The Russell 2000 is a widely used reference for smaller U.S. companies and can behave differently from indexes dominated by large companies.
Wider U.S. market close
CapKet’s separate U.S. market roundup compares the closing moves of the S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000. This article preserves the individual Russell 2000 observation.
What to watch next
Readers may monitor Treasury yields, energy prices, overnight Asian and European trading, and U.S. index futures before the next regular cash session. Futures and after-hours prices do not guarantee the next opening direction.
Data note: The close, point change and percentage move refer to the completed 14 September U.S. regular cash session. The percentage is rounded to two decimal places. This is a historical market observation, not a live executable quote, forecast or investment advice.