Commodities update: Brent posts largest gain among focus markets
Brent led gains while silver and gold fell; figures are from Finnhub as of Nov 12, 19:01 UTC.
Where prices stand
Where prices stand As of Nov 12, 19:01 UTC, Finnhub shows the BNO ETF (tracks Brent Crude) rose 3.18% from the prior close to $60.62; the SLV ETF (tracks Silver) fell 3.04% from the prior close to $45.23; the GLD ETF (tracks Gold) fell 2.63% from the prior close to $355.58; the USO ETF (tracks WTI Crude) rose 2.56% from the prior close to $145.09; the UNG ETF (tracks Natural Gas) rose 1.08% from the prior close to $10.33; and the CPER ETF (tracks Copper) fell 1.09% from the prior close to $37.32.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $355.58 | -1.97% | -2.63% | Nov 12, 19:01 UTC | Finnhub |
| Silver (via SLV ETF) | $45.23 | -1.08% | -3.04% | Nov 12, 19:01 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $145.09 | -3.61% | +2.56% | Nov 12, 19:01 UTC | Finnhub |
| Brent Crude (via BNO ETF) | $60.62 | -13.05% | +3.18% | Nov 12, 19:01 UTC | Finnhub |
| Natural Gas (via UNG ETF) | $10.33 | -4.71% | +1.08% | Nov 12, 19:01 UTC | Finnhub |
| Copper (via CPER ETF) | $37.32 | -2.23% | -1.09% | Nov 12, 19:01 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
Trend check According to Finnhub, WTI Crude Oil is neutral with RSI(14) 47.3 and a close of 99.64 near the 50-day SMA 98.25 and the long SMA 88.71; Brent Crude is neutral with RSI(14) 38.8 and a close of 107.03 versus SMA50 116.17 and long SMA 98.50; Natural Gas is bearish with RSI(14) 42.3 and a close of 2.6300 below SMA50 2.9394 and long SMA 3.4532.
| Instrument | Close | SMA50 | Long SMA | RSI(14) | Trend status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTI Crude Oil | 99.64 | 98.25 | 88.71 | 47.3 | neutral |
| Brent Crude | 107.03 | 116.17 | 98.50 | 38.8 | neutral |
| Natural Gas | 2.6300 | 2.9394 | 3.4532 | 42.3 | bearish |
Trend status is a rules-based classification of moving averages and MACD on daily closes (as of Nov 11, 22:40 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
In the news Reuters reported an article that an oil tanker was struck off UAE's Ras Al-Khaimah and that all crew were reported safe. Yahoo published live coverage titled "Stock Market Today: Futures Fall On Trump Oil Remarks; Nvidia Plunges On New CEO Reports (Live Coverage)."
- Oil tanker struck off UAE's Ras Al-Khaimah, all crew reported safe — Reuters, Nov 12, 16:45 UTC
- Stock Market Today: Futures Fall On Trump Oil Remarks; Nvidia Plunges On New CEO Reports (Live Coverage) — Yahoo, Nov 12, 13:45 UTC
Sources and data
- Reuters (secondary source) — Oil tanker struck off UAE's Ras Al-Khaimah, all crew reported safe
- Yahoo (secondary source) — Stock Market Today: Futures Fall On Trump Oil Remarks; Nvidia Plunges On New CEO Reports (Live Coverage)
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary source) — calendar
- Federal Reserve (primary source) — calendar
Market data as of Nov 12, 19:01 UTC; report generated Nov 12, 19:01 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
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.
Exchange-traded fund (ETF)
A fund that trades on a stock exchange like a share, usually tracking an index, sector, commodity or strategy.
Brent crude
The international crude oil benchmark, based on a basket of North Sea grades and traded as futures on ICE.
WTI crude
West Texas Intermediate, a light, sweet (low-sulphur) US crude oil and the main US price benchmark.
Sources & data
- Reuters (secondary, retrieved Nov 12, 2026, 07:05 PM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Nov 12, 2026, 07:05 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026, 07:05 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 12, 2026, 07:05 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Nov 12, 2026, 07:05 PM UTC)
Market data as of Nov 12, 2026, 07:01 PM UTC.
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