Brent and WTI ETFs down while gold and silver ETFs rise
Finnhub shows the BNO ETF fell 6.96% and the USO ETF fell 6.43% as of Nov 2, 20:01 UTC; GLD and SLV ETFs rose 1.61% and 2.51% from the prior close.
Where prices stand
Finnhub data show the BNO ETF price $66.42 fell 6.96% from the prior close, the largest move, as of Nov 2, 20:01 UTC. The USO ETF price $157.98 fell 6.43% from the prior close; the UNG ETF price $9.0200 fell 0.66% from the prior close. The GLD ETF price $361.50 rose 1.61% from the prior close, the SLV ETF price $45.72 rose 2.51% from the prior close and the CPER ETF price $39.43 rose 1.13% from the prior close.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $361.50 | -2.95% | +1.61% | Nov 2, 20:01 UTC | Finnhub |
| Silver (via SLV ETF) | $45.72 | -8.46% | +2.51% | Nov 2, 20:01 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $157.98 | -4.19% | -6.43% | Nov 2, 20:01 UTC | Finnhub |
| Brent Crude (via BNO ETF) | $66.42 | +6.84% | -6.96% | Nov 2, 20:01 UTC | Finnhub |
| Natural Gas (via UNG ETF) | $9.0200 | -10.97% | -0.66% | Nov 2, 20:01 UTC | Finnhub |
| Copper (via CPER ETF) | $39.43 | -0.18% | +1.13% | Nov 2, 20:01 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
Finnhub shows WTI Crude Oil is bullish with RSI(14) 53.4, close 103.37, SMA50 96.61 and longSma 87.62; Brent Crude is neutral with RSI(14) 52.1, close 123.10, SMA50 114.21 and longSma 97.34; Natural Gas is bearish with RSI(14) 42.0, close 2.7600, SMA50 2.9638 and longSma 3.4626.
| Instrument | Close | SMA50 | Long SMA | RSI(14) | Trend status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTI Crude Oil | 103.37 | 96.61 | 87.62 | 53.4 | bullish |
| Brent Crude | 123.10 | 114.21 | 97.34 | 52.1 | neutral |
| Natural Gas | 2.7600 | 2.9638 | 3.4626 | 42.0 | bearish |
Trend status is a rules-based classification of moving averages and MACD on daily closes (as of Nov 1, 22:41 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
Reuters reported "FTSE 100 notches fourth straight day of gains as oil slides on US-Iran deal hopes" and "Freed from OPEC quotas, UAE says oil exports have risen as it hosts industry event". Reuters also published "COMMENTARY: Asia's crude oil imports back to pre-war levels but refined fuels lag", and Yahoo published "Stock Futures Higher, Oil Lower as Investors Return to Risk".
- FTSE 100 notches fourth straight day of gains as oil slides on US-Iran deal hopes — Reuters, Nov 2, 17:46 UTC
- Freed from OPEC quotas, UAE says oil exports have risen as it hosts industry event — Reuters, Nov 2, 16:05 UTC
- COMMENTARY: Asia's crude oil imports back to pre-war levels but refined fuels lag — Reuters, Nov 2, 14:50 UTC
- Stock Futures Higher, Oil Lower as Investors Return to Risk — Yahoo, Nov 2, 17:21 UTC
Sources and data
- Reuters (secondary source) — FTSE 100 notches fourth straight day of gains as oil slides on US-Iran deal hopes
- Yahoo (secondary source) — Stock Futures Higher, Oil Lower as Investors Return to Risk
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary source) — calendar
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary source) — calendar
- Federal Reserve (primary source) — calendar
Market data as of Nov 2, 20:01 UTC; report generated Nov 2, 20:01 UTC. All times are UTC. Each table row shows its own timestamp and provider.
This report was produced by the MarketAlleys Research Desk using automated data processing and language tools from the sources listed above, and checked against our automated-content validation rules. It is for information only and is not investment advice.
Terms in this article
Exchange-traded fund (ETF)
A fund that trades on a stock exchange like a share, usually tracking an index, sector, commodity or strategy.
Gold (XAU)
A precious metal held as a store of value, a hedge against currency debasement and a safe haven, as well as used in jewellery and industry.
Price-to-earnings ratio (P/E)
Share price divided by earnings per share.
WTI crude
West Texas Intermediate, a light, sweet (low-sulphur) US crude oil and the main US price benchmark.
Brent crude
The international crude oil benchmark, based on a basket of North Sea grades and traded as futures on ICE.
Sources & data
- Reuters (secondary, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 08:04 PM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 08:04 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 08:04 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 08:04 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 08:04 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 08:04 PM UTC)
Market data as of Nov 2, 2026, 08:01 PM UTC.
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