History shows that the golden cross has usually preceded potential further gains or bullish trends in the small-cap benchmark index. Since 1985, the Russell 2000 has, on average, traded higher three ...

TOKYO--Investors took the outcome of Japan's parliamentary election in stride, with markets already pricing in another electoral defeat for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's administration.

Several factors are behind the concern, including that the economy has been growing since the second half of 2020.