Commodities update: Brent ETF leads losses
Finnhub data show oil ETFs fell while precious-metal ETFs gained, with Brent's BNO ETF the largest mover as of Nov 2, 17:31 UTC.
Where prices stand
The BNO ETF is $66.57 and fell 6.75%. The USO ETF is $158.11 and fell 6.35%. The GLD ETF is $362.87 and rose 1.99%. The SLV ETF is $45.86 and rose 2.83%. The CPER ETF is $39.57 and rose 1.49%. The UNG ETF is $9.0500 and fell 0.33%. All moves are from the prior close; prices are as of Nov 2, 17:31 UTC, per Finnhub.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $362.87 | -2.95% | +1.99% | Nov 2, 17:31 UTC | Finnhub |
| Silver (via SLV ETF) | $45.86 | -8.46% | +2.83% | Nov 2, 17:31 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $158.11 | -4.19% | -6.35% | Nov 2, 17:31 UTC | Finnhub |
| Brent Crude (via BNO ETF) | $66.57 | +6.84% | -6.75% | Nov 2, 17:31 UTC | Finnhub |
| Natural Gas (via UNG ETF) | $9.0500 | -10.97% | -0.33% | Nov 2, 17:31 UTC | Finnhub |
| Copper (via CPER ETF) | $39.57 | -0.18% | +1.49% | Nov 2, 17:30 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 published a commentary titled "COMMENTARY: Asia's crude oil imports back to pre-war levels but refined fuels lag" and a snapshot headlined "SNAPSHOT US stock index futures jump as oil falls about 6%", both on Nov 2. Yahoo posted "Stock Futures Higher, Oil Lower as Investors Return to Risk" and "Stock Market Today: Dow Rallies As Amazon Pops; Oil Stocks Skid On These Hopes (Live Coverage)", both on Nov 2.
- COMMENTARY: Asia's crude oil imports back to pre-war levels but refined fuels lag — Reuters, Nov 2, 14:50 UTC
- SNAPSHOT US stock index futures jump as oil falls about 6% — Reuters, Nov 2, 14:00 UTC
- Stock Futures Higher, Oil Lower as Investors Return to Risk — Yahoo, Nov 2, 13:03 UTC
- Stock Market Today: Dow Rallies As Amazon Pops; Oil Stocks Skid On These Hopes (Live Coverage) — Yahoo, Nov 2, 15:25 UTC
Sources and data
- Reuters (secondary source) — COMMENTARY: Asia's crude oil imports back to pre-war levels but refined fuels lag
- 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, 17:31 UTC; report generated Nov 2, 17:31 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
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 05:36 PM UTC)
- Reuters (secondary, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 05:36 PM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 05:36 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 05:36 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 05:36 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 05:36 PM UTC)
Market data as of Nov 2, 2026, 05:31 PM UTC.
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