The higher-for-longer interest rates narrative could continue to negatively affect small-cap companies. This is because they look to stay afloat in the current macroeconomic environment. Heading into 2023, there was much optimism for small-caps and all equities in general. This is because capital markets expected high rates to eventually dissipate. However, stubborn inflation is putting [...] The post Small-Cap Bears Thrive as Russell 2000 Enters Negative Territory appeared first on ETF Trends .