Commodities update: GLD and energy ETFs rise while CPER ETF leads decline
CPER ETF was the largest mover, falling 1.81%; crude and Brent ETFs gained, and the US Employment Situation is scheduled Friday at 13:30 UTC.
Where prices stand
CPER ETF traded at $37.89 and fell 1.81% from the prior close; data are as of Nov 5, 17:02 UTC. BNO ETF was $61.41 and rose 1.67% from the prior close. USO ETF was $147.39 and rose 1.36% from the prior close. GLD ETF was $377.47 and rose 1.34% from the prior close. SLV ETF was $47.58 and rose 0.89% from the prior close. UNG ETF was $9.3200 and rose 0.54% from the prior close.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $377.47 | -0.27% | +1.34% | Nov 5, 17:02 UTC | Finnhub |
| Silver (via SLV ETF) | $47.58 | -3.87% | +0.89% | Nov 5, 17:02 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $147.39 | -3.61% | +1.36% | Nov 5, 17:02 UTC | Finnhub |
| Brent Crude (via BNO ETF) | $61.41 | -13.05% | +1.67% | Nov 5, 17:02 UTC | Finnhub |
| Natural Gas (via UNG ETF) | $9.3200 | -4.71% | +0.54% | Nov 5, 17:02 UTC | Finnhub |
| Copper (via CPER ETF) | $37.89 | -4.31% | -1.81% | Nov 5, 17:02 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
WTI Crude Oil shows status neutral with RSI(14) 47.3; close 99.64, 50-day SMA 98.25 and long SMA 88.71. Brent Crude shows status neutral with RSI(14) 38.8; close 107.03, 50-day SMA 116.17 and long SMA 98.50. Natural Gas shows status bearish with RSI(14) 42.3; close 2.6300, 50-day SMA 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 4, 22:41 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
Reuters published a podcast titled "PODCAST: Oil heads for pandemic-era fall". Yahoo published an article titled "What Would Rising Commodity Costs Do To Ford Stock?"
- PODCAST: Oil heads for pandemic-era fall — Reuters, Nov 5, 14:29 UTC
- What Would Rising Commodity Costs Do To Ford Stock? — Yahoo, Nov 5, 12:06 UTC
What to watch
The US Employment Situation from bls is scheduled Fri Nov 6, 13:30 UTC.
- Fri Nov 6, 13:30 UTC — Employment Situation (US) (source)
Sources and data
- Reuters (secondary source) — PODCAST: Oil heads for pandemic-era fall
- Yahoo (secondary source) — What Would Rising Commodity Costs Do To Ford Stock?
- 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 5, 17:02 UTC; report generated Nov 5, 17:02 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
- Reuters (secondary, retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 05:06 PM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 05:06 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 05:06 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 05:06 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 05:06 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 05:06 PM UTC)
Market data as of Nov 5, 2026, 05:02 PM UTC.
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