Stock Market Ends Mildly Mixed After Fed Holds Rates Steady; Top Oil Stock Is Up 24% In Early 2026

CoffeeNFTs · 2026-02-14T04:04:36+00:00

The stock market's reaction to no new rate cut was mild, with only small caps declining significantly. This drop in the Russell 2000 is expected, as lower interest rates typically benefit smaller companies more.

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2026-02-14 04:04:36

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No new rate cut? No big deal, judging by the stock market’s overall reaction on Wednesday. The only area among equities that fell significantly was small caps. And the 0.5% drop in the Russell 2000 index is understandable. Lower interest rates often give smaller companies a bigger boost, as they can have an outsize impact on their financial performance. Meanwhile,…

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