Russell 2000 Poised for Higher Close

The Russell 2000 Index is on track to close higher Tuesday, with small-cap shares showing firm momentum compared with the previous trading session. A positive finish would underscore continued investor appetite for domestically focused companies, which are often viewed as sensitive to shifts in economic growth expectations and interest-rate outlooks.

The move would add to attention on smaller U.S. equities as traders assess the broader market's direction heading into June. A higher close for the index would suggest that buying interest remains intact beyond large-cap technology and blue-chip names, offering a broader signal of market participation.