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Why the Russell 2000 Divergence Is the Real Risk Signal
The S&P 500 sits at 7,387, the Nasdaq at 25,679, and the VIX has jumped 23.7% in five days to 19.87. But Lucas and Luna dig into a quieter signal: the Russell 2000 is down 1.3% in the same window, while the Dow is essentially flat. They explore what a weakening small-cap index means for portfolio construction in June 2026 — revisiting the hidden divergence that preceded past corrections. With the 10-30 year Treasury curve steepening and growth slowing to 1.6 percent annualised, they ask whether investors are ignoring a classic canary in the coal mine. Specific data on small-cap leverage, rate…
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