Russell 2000 futures traded modestly lower in overnight and early Tuesday, pulling back slightly after a robust session for small-cap stocks the previous day that saw the benchmark index surge more than 2% and futures contracts post solid gains.
The front-month E-mini Russell 2000 futures contract for June 2026 settlement hovered around 2,486 to 2,492 in early Asian and European hours, down roughly 0.7% to 0.9% from Monday's settlement levels near 2,516. The cash Russell 2000 index itself closed Monday at approximately 2,516, up more than 77 points or 3.19% in one of its strongest daily performances in recent weeks.
