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EPISODE · Jul 12, 2026 · 8 MIN

Why the Russell 2000s Stagnation Hides a Big Opportunity

from The Bear Market Podcast with Fexingo: Surviving Downturns, Buying the Dip, and Long-Term Resilience · host Fexingo

The Russell 2000 has barely budged all year, trading near 2,978 while the S&P 500 hits fresh highs. Lucas and Luna unpack why small-cap stocks are stuck — and why that stagnation might be a contrarian signal for patient investors. They drill into the yield curve's 35-basis-point spread, the VIX at 15, and what history says about small-cap valuations when recession fears are overblown. Plus, a look at how the Fed's new task forces under Kevin Warsh could shift the narrative for rate-sensitive small caps. If you've wondered whether the Russell's drift is a warning or a setup, this episode offers a concrete framework. #Russell2000 #SmallCapStocks #ContrarianInvesting #YieldCurve #VIX #KevinWarsh #FederalReserve #MarketValuation #BuyingTheDip #BearMarket #Finance #Investing #StockMarket #Recession #ValueInvesting #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #MarketOpportunity Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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