Commodities update
The UNG ETF is at $10.00 and fell 4.76% from the prior close as of Oct 21, 13:31 UTC; energy names and metals were mixed, with the USO ETF at $159.10 and the GLD ETF at $379.14, per Finnhub.
Where prices stand
The UNG ETF is at $10.00 and fell 4.76% from the prior close, the biggest move; the USO ETF is at $159.10 and fell 0.94% from the prior close; the CPER ETF is at $39.41 and fell 0.86% from the prior close; the BNO ETF is at $66.46 and fell 0.61% from the prior close; the GLD ETF is at $379.14 and rose 0.39% from the prior close; the SLV ETF is at $52.05 and fell 0.13% from the prior close, as of Oct 21, 13:31 UTC.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $379.14 | -1.05% | +0.39% | Oct 21, 13:31 UTC | Finnhub |
| Silver (via SLV ETF) | $52.05 | -2.56% | -0.13% | Oct 21, 13:31 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $159.10 | +7.25% | -0.94% | Oct 21, 13:31 UTC | Finnhub |
| Brent Crude (via BNO ETF) | $66.46 | +0.44% | -0.61% | Oct 21, 13:31 UTC | Finnhub |
| Natural Gas (via UNG ETF) | $10.00 | +1.90% | -4.76% | Oct 21, 13:31 UTC | Finnhub |
| Copper (via CPER ETF) | $39.41 | -1.73% | -0.86% | Oct 21, 13:31 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
MarketAlleys Commodities desk notes WTI Crude Oil is bullish with RSI(14) 58.5; its close 101.91 is above the 50-day SMA 92.59 and the long SMA 85.49. Brent Crude is neutral with RSI(14) 57.4; its close 126.55 is above the 50-day SMA 108.55 and the long SMA 94.68. Natural Gas is neutral with RSI(14) 59.4; its close 3.2200 is above the 50-day SMA 2.9148 but below the long SMA 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 20, 22:40 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
Sana.sy published a secondary news item titled "Gold falls for fourth session as oil rally fuels inflation concerns". Reuters published a secondary item titled "Indian Oil to trim Middle East oil imports under annual deals amid Iran war"; en.shafaqna.com published a secondary item titled "Gold Price Decline Extends to Fourth Session on Oil Rally". sana.sy also published a secondary item titled "Gold prices remain stable in Syria as global prices fall".
- Gold falls for fourth session as oil rally fuels inflation concerns — sana.sy, Oct 21, 10:00 UTC (also reported by thestar.com.my, english.aawsat.com)
- Indian Oil to trim Middle East oil imports under annual deals amid Iran war — Reuters, Oct 21, 08:46 UTC
- Gold Price Decline Extends to Fourth Session on Oil Rally — en.shafaqna.com, Oct 21, 08:30 UTC
- Gold prices remain stable in Syria as global prices fall — sana.sy, Oct 21, 10:00 UTC
Sources and data
- sana.sy (secondary source) — Gold falls for fourth session as oil rally fuels inflation concerns
- Reuters (secondary source) — Indian Oil to trim Middle East oil imports under annual deals amid Iran war
- en.shafaqna.com (secondary source) — Gold Price Decline Extends to Fourth Session on Oil Rally
- 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 21, 13:31 UTC; report generated Oct 21, 13:31 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.
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.
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
- sana.sy (secondary, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC)
- Reuters (secondary, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC)
- en.shafaqna.com (secondary, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 21, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC.
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