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Russell 2000 index is a better indicator of the US economy than the popular things that everyone looks at. Namely the SP500, Dow, or their top performing component companies. The small / mid companies in this index are more reflective of the actual economic state of America. It's been stagnant for the past 5 years. Basically it shows that real America hasn't been doing well.
It was stagnated in Trumps first term even. The last big move the Russell 2000 index made was a rally when Biden won. Otherwise it's been pretty reflective of the past 10 years of Trump era policy. They've been fucking over middle and lower American business.
Everyone focusing on the biggest companies is essentially watching the rich get richer. Contrast that with the small and mid size companies is reflective of the disparity. In other words the signs you're looking for are already there.
I don't in principle, disagree with you. But Russell 2000 is +50% in the last 5 years and I certainly wouldn't characterize that as "stagnant." S&P is +96% in the same period.