Iran & Russell 2000 Index
18 shared events · Importance 11 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026
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International
Iran: Iran is a key player in the escalating war, which has caused oil prices to spike and disrupted global oil production, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index index of smaller stocks fell a market-leading 1.9%, reflecting growing worries about the economy and rising interest rates.
Mar 05, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iran: Iran, despite being battered by military actions, presented a 'workable' plan leading to a ceasefire with the United States. Iran will also be allowed to charge fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, using the funds for reconstruction.
Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index jumped to a more than one-month high.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
International
Iran: Iran is the primary aggressor in this event, launching drone and missile attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, and is involved in ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel. Its actions are causing significant regional instability and impacting global oil prices.
Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 index of smaller U.S. stocks fell more than the broader market, as higher interest rates disproportionately affect smaller companies' borrowing costs. Its decline highlights the vulnerability of smaller firms to rising yields.
Jun 03, 2026 · 97 articles
unfocused
Iran: Iran is engaged in negotiations with the United States, has faced military strikes and sanctions, and has experienced internet shutdowns amid ongoing conflict and diplomatic efforts.
Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index touched intraday record highs, indicating a broad market rally.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
International
Iran: Iran>>> is involved in escalating hostilities in the Middle East, which is contributing to rising oil prices and global inflation jitters.
Russell 2000 Index: The small-cap Russell 2000 Index>>> underperformed its larger-cap counterparts, closing in negative territory.
Jun 03, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Iran: Iran>>> is directly involved in military exchanges with the United States>>> and its allies, facing severe economic sanctions and threats to its oil industry, while maintaining its stance on the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear program.
Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index>>> of smaller US stocks fell more than the broader market due to concerns over more expensive loans.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
Business
Iran: Iran's ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, and its control of the Strait of Hormuz, has significantly impacted oil prices and global inflation concerns. Hopes for a peace deal with the United States have influenced market sentiment regarding oil supply.
Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 index of smaller U.S. stocks jumped significantly, benefiting more from lower bond yields than larger rivals, as smaller companies often rely more on borrowing for growth.
May 20, 2026 · 72 articles
Business
Iran: Flare-ups of fighting between Iran and the United States and its allies initially caused oil price rises, but expectations of reopening the Strait of Hormuz eased concerns.
Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index index of the smallest U.S. stocks jumped 1.4%, benefiting from falling interest rates which make it less expensive for smaller companies to borrow cash.
Jun 04, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Iran: War with the U.S. disrupted oil flows, but hopes for a deal eased tensions.
Russell 2000 Index: Rose on broad market gains.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
Business
Iran: Fired missiles at ships; under U.S. strikes; Strait of Hormuz effectively shut.
Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index>>> of smaller U.S. stocks jumped, benefiting from easing interest rates.
Apr 20, 2026 · 344 articles
International
Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index has confirmed correction territory, ending 10% lower from its record-high closes since the war started.
Mar 30, 2026 · 84 articles
International
Russell 2000 Index: Futures tracking the Russell 2000 Index slipped after hitting a record high, reflecting broader market sensitivity to the Iran conflict.
Apr 13, 2026 · 26 articles
International
Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index outperformed large-cap gains and registered a record closing high, benefiting from lower energy prices which positively impact small-cap companies with tighter margins.
Apr 08, 2026 · 52 articles
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