The domestically focused small-cap Russell 2000 index outperformed large-cap indexes and rose 1.8%. The index advanced 4.3% for the week, closing at its highest in more than a week. The domestically focused small-cap Russell 2000 index outperformed large-cap indexes and rose 1.8%. The index advanced 4.3% for the week, closing at its highest in more than a week. Economic Times