Small-cap stocks faced a challenging environment for the last several years as inflation and high interest rates dampened lending opportunities. These companies—which are often in the early stages of development and lack stability—rely heavily on debt to fuel their growth.Fortunately for the small-cap space, the Federal Reserve's September rate cut of 50 basis points is a welcome relief that should make borrowing more accessible. The fact that the Fed has signaled that additional rate cuts are likely in the ...