Commodities update: Natural gas leads as of Oct 13, 14:00 UTC
Natural gas led commodity moves, the UNG ETF rose 1.83% to $11.12; silver, Brent and copper were weaker while gold and WTI were little changed — prices reported by Finnhub.
Where prices stand
Natural gas led the session, with the UNG ETF rising 1.83% from the prior close to $11.12; other moves from the prior close: the SLV ETF fell 0.81% to $53.91, the BNO ETF fell 0.46% to $64.82, and the CPER ETF fell 0.37% to $40.48. The GLD ETF was little changed at $382.15, and the USO ETF was little changed at $151.05. Prices reported by Finnhub as of Oct 13, 14:00 UTC.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $382.15 | +0.69% | 0.00% | Oct 13, 14:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Silver (via SLV ETF) | $53.91 | -1.41% | -0.81% | Oct 13, 14:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $151.05 | +0.08% | +0.01% | Oct 13, 14:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Brent Crude (via BNO ETF) | $64.82 | +10.07% | -0.46% | Oct 13, 14:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Natural Gas (via UNG ETF) | $11.12 | -4.72% | +1.83% | Oct 13, 14:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Copper (via CPER ETF) | $40.48 | +1.93% | -0.37% | Oct 13, 13:59 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
WTI Crude Oil is neutral with RSI(14) at 51.3; its last close 96.24 sits above the 50-day SMA 90.67 and the long SMA 84.25. Brent Crude is neutral with RSI(14) 58.7; its last close 125.44 sits above the 50-day SMA 104.01 and the long SMA 92.72. Natural Gas is neutral with RSI(14) 53.5; its last close 3.0300 sits above the 50-day SMA 2.8560 but below the long SMA 3.4950.
| Instrument | Close | SMA50 | Long SMA | RSI(14) | Trend status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTI Crude Oil | 96.24 | 90.67 | 84.25 | 51.3 | neutral |
| Brent Crude | 125.44 | 104.01 | 92.72 | 58.7 | neutral |
| Natural Gas | 3.0300 | 2.8560 | 3.4950 | 53.5 | neutral |
Trend status is a rules-based classification of moving averages and MACD on daily closes (as of Oct 12, 22:41 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
Forexlive published a European news wrap titled "Risk sentiment improves as oil prices ease" on Oct 13, 11:46 UTC. Forexlive also published "Bitcoin recovers losses as oil prices ease: focus turns to US CPI as next key catalyst" on Oct 13, 08:56 UTC. Both items were published by Forexlive.
- investingLive European news wrap: Risk sentiment improves as oil prices ease — Forexlive, Oct 13, 11:46 UTC
- Bitcoin recovers losses as oil prices ease: focus turns to US CPI as next key catalyst — Forexlive, Oct 13, 08:56 UTC
What to watch
The Consumer Price Index is scheduled for Wed Oct 14, 12:30 UTC; it is a high-importance US macro release from bls. Retail sales (Census) is scheduled for Thu Oct 15 (time not confirmed); it is a high-importance US macro release from fred.
- Wed Oct 14, 12:30 UTC — Consumer Price Index (US) (source)
- Thu Oct 15 (time not confirmed) — Retail sales (Census) (US) (source)
Sources and data
- Forexlive (secondary source) — investingLive European news wrap: Risk sentiment improves as oil prices ease
- 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 Oct 13, 14:00 UTC; report generated Oct 13, 14:00 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
Exchange-traded fund (ETF)
A fund that trades on a stock exchange like a share, usually tracking an index, sector, commodity or strategy.
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.
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
- Forexlive (secondary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 13, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC.
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