Small-cap benchmark Russell 2000 becomes first major U.S. stock measure to enter bear market

1. Small caps enter bear market territory due to aggressive tariffs. 2. S&P 500 and Nasdaq are in correction territory amid economic softening. 3. Predictions indicate potential Fed rate cuts may support small caps. 4. Small caps show vulnerability in economic downturn compared to large caps. 5. Analysts expect large caps to avoid bear market despite current declines.