Ukraine & Russell 2000 Index

Ukraine: Ukraine has launched strikes on Russian energy targets and denied striking the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, amidst ongoing conflict with Russia.

Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index touched intraday record highs, indicating a broad market rally.

Ukraine: Ukraine launched long-range drone attacks on a Russian oil terminal in United States — St. Petersburg, Florida, demonstrating its capability to strike deep within Russia amidst the ongoing war.

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.

Ukraine: Donald Trump's past use of two-week deadlines in negotiations to end Russia's war with Ukraine is mentioned as a precedent for his current approach with Iran.

Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index jumped to a more than one-month high.

Ukraine: Donald Trump expressed a preference for Vladimir Putin to be involved in ending the war with Ukraine rather than securing Iran's nuclear material.

Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index>>> of smaller US stocks fell more than the broader market due to concerns over more expensive loans.