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Small Caps’ 2026 Rally Hits a Roadblock: S&P 600 Falls Below 50-Day Moving Average, Strategist Says High Rates and Weak Consumer Demand Aren't Helping

Sep 24, 2026 · 09:28 AM ET· updated 55m ago
Small Caps’ 2026 Rally Hits a Roadblock: S&P 600 Falls Below 50-Day Moving Average, Strategist Says High Rates and Weak Consumer Demand Aren't Helping

S&P 600 has broken below its 50-day moving average. Discover why rising interest rates and a softening consumer are pressuring small caps.

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Small company stocks just dropped below a key price level. High interest rates and shoppers spending less money are making it harder.

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