Commodities update
Natural gas ETF UNG fell most intraday as of Oct 16, 14:15 UTC; other commodity ETFs showed mixed moves, according to Finnhub.
Where prices stand
As of Oct 16, 14:15 UTC, according to Finnhub, the UNG ETF, which tracks Natural Gas, fell 4.42% from the prior close to $10.60, the largest move. The CPER ETF, which tracks Copper, rose 0.79% from the prior close to $39.76. The USO ETF, which tracks WTI Crude Oil, fell 0.50% from the prior close to $156.53. The SLV ETF, which tracks Silver, rose 0.37% from the prior close to $52.11. The GLD ETF, which tracks Gold, rose 0.36% from the prior close to $384.10. The BNO ETF, which tracks Brent Crude, fell 0.22% from the prior close to $64.72.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $384.10 | +1.08% | +0.36% | Oct 16, 14:15 UTC | Finnhub |
| Silver (via SLV ETF) | $52.11 | -2.86% | +0.37% | Oct 16, 14:15 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $156.53 | +7.25% | -0.50% | Oct 16, 14:15 UTC | Finnhub |
| Brent Crude (via BNO ETF) | $64.72 | +0.44% | -0.22% | Oct 16, 14:15 UTC | Finnhub |
| Natural Gas (via UNG ETF) | $10.60 | +1.90% | -4.42% | Oct 16, 14:15 UTC | Finnhub |
| Copper (via CPER ETF) | $39.76 | -0.03% | +0.79% | Oct 16, 14:15 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
According to Finnhub's trend signals, WTI Crude Oil is bullish with RSI(14) 58.5; its close is 101.91, the 50-day SMA is 92.59 and the long SMA is 85.49. Brent Crude is neutral with RSI(14) 57.4; its close is 126.55, the 50-day SMA is 108.55 and the long SMA is 94.68. Natural Gas is neutral with RSI(14) 59.4; its close is 3.2200, the 50-day SMA is 2.9148 and the long SMA is 3.4811.
| Instrument | Close | SMA50 | Long SMA | RSI(14) | Trend status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTI Crude Oil | 101.91 | 92.59 | 85.49 | 58.5 | bullish |
| Brent Crude | 126.55 | 108.55 | 94.68 | 57.4 | neutral |
| Natural Gas | 3.2200 | 2.9148 | 3.4811 | 59.4 | neutral |
Trend status is a rules-based classification of moving averages and MACD on daily closes (as of Oct 15, 22:40 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
Sources and data
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- Federal Reserve (primary source) — calendar
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary source) — calendar
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary source) — calendar
Market data as of Oct 16, 14:15 UTC; report generated Oct 16, 14:20 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.
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.
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.
Brent crude
The international crude oil benchmark, based on a basket of North Sea grades and traded as futures on ICE.
Sources & data
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 16, 2026, 02:21 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 16, 2026, 02:21 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 16, 2026, 02:21 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Oct 16, 2026, 02:21 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 16, 2026, 02:15 PM UTC.
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