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BULLISH STABLE RUT

Expectations of a dovish Fed are improving prospects for small-cap ETFs, which are more domestic- and leverage-focused.

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FIRST SEENApr 21, 2026
LAST SEENApr 21, 2026
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Too little corroboration in the last 3 days to call a trend (1 article). Watching for it to gain traction.

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SOURCE EVIDENCE

"Given that expectations are turning more dovish for the Fed, with 27% of market expecting a rate cut in December according to the CME FedWatch tool, investors seem to be betting on better prospects for small-cap ETFs, going forward."

Benzinga mainstream_finance Source article