Small Cap Rate Cut Boost

"That shifting outlook is particularly beneficial for small-cap companies, which tend to earn much of their money domestically and—having less access to capital markets than multinationals—often borrow using rates that adjust with those set by the Fed."

"The ceasefire sent oil prices tumbling and reignited expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts — a combination that disproportionately benefits rate-sensitive small caps."

"ongoing potential rate cuts would certainly be beneficial within the broader small cap universe."