Commodities update: Copper leads gains as Brent and gold fall
CPER ETF led tracked commodities, while the BNO ETF and GLD ETF posted declines; Finnhub price time stamp Nov 6, 17:00 UTC.
Where prices stand
Finnhub shows the CPER ETF rose 1.28% from the prior close to $37.84, the largest move among tracked commodities. The UNG ETF rose 1.08% from the prior close to $9.3700, while the GLD ETF fell 0.73% from the prior close to $372.75. The BNO ETF fell 0.99% from the prior close to $61.91, the USO ETF fell 0.38% from the prior close to $147.65, and the SLV ETF rose 0.17% from the prior close to $47.01; all prices as of Nov 6, 17:00 UTC.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $372.75 | +1.88% | -0.73% | Nov 6, 17:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Silver (via SLV ETF) | $47.01 | -0.74% | +0.17% | Nov 6, 17:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $147.65 | -3.61% | -0.38% | Nov 6, 17:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Brent Crude (via BNO ETF) | $61.91 | -13.05% | -0.99% | Nov 6, 17:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Natural Gas (via UNG ETF) | $9.3700 | -4.71% | +1.08% | Nov 6, 17:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Copper (via CPER ETF) | $37.84 | -5.99% | +1.28% | Nov 6, 17:00 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
Finnhub trend signals list WTI Crude Oil as neutral with RSI(14) 47.3; the last close 99.64 is above the 50-day SMA 98.25 and the long SMA 88.71. Brent Crude is neutral with RSI(14) 38.8 and a last close 107.03 below its 50-day SMA 116.17 but above its long SMA 98.50; Natural Gas is bearish with RSI(14) 42.3 and a last close 2.6300 below the 50-day SMA 2.9394 and the 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 5, 22:40 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
Reuters reported a news item saying the Brent oil price benchmark is set for its biggest weekly drop since 2020.
- Brent oil price benchmark set for biggest weekly drop since 2020 — Reuters, Nov 6, 13:54 UTC
Sources and data
- Reuters (secondary source) — Brent oil price benchmark set for biggest weekly drop since 2020
- 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 6, 17:00 UTC; report generated Nov 6, 17:00 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.
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.
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 6, 2026, 05:03 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Nov 6, 2026, 05:03 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Nov 6, 2026, 05:03 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 6, 2026, 05:03 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Nov 6, 2026, 05:03 PM UTC)
Market data as of Nov 6, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC.
This report was produced by the MarketAlleys Research Desk using automated data processing and language tools, built only from the cited sources and validated by rules described in our methodology. Spot an error? Request a correction.
Ask about this story
Questions are answered only from this article and the sources it cites.
MarketAlleys provides news and analysis for information only; it is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Markets involve risk. Risk disclaimer.
Was this useful?
Report an issue with this article
Related coverage
USD/CHF rises 0.12% to 0.8189 on Friday
European Central Bank reference rates showed USD/CHF at 0.8189, which rose 0.12% from the prior ECB fixing and was down 1.29% over five sessions.
MarketAlleys Research Desk · · 2 min read
SPY ETF up 1.01% as dollar, gold and oil show mixed moves
Stocks led the session with the SPY ETF rise; the dollar also climbed while gold and WTI-tracking oil fell, per market prices at 17:00 UTC.
MarketAlleys Research Desk · · 3 min read
Indices update: Nasdaq 100 ETF gains as volatility ETF retreats
At 17:00 UTC, the VIXY ETF posted the largest swing, while the QQQ ETF and SPY ETF advanced and several European ETFs fell modestly.
MarketAlleys Research Desk · · 3 min read
Crypto market update: XRP falls 3.83% as Ether and Bitcoin slip
XRP led declines among the four tracked cryptos at the 17:00 UTC update, with Ether and Bitcoin also lower and Solana the only gainer; CoinDesk and Yahoo ran multiple crypto headlines.
MarketAlleys Research Desk · · 3 min read