Commodities update: Natural gas leads moves
As of Oct 23, 13:30 UTC, the UNG ETF led moves after falling 2.73%, while the USO ETF rose 2.23% and metals were mixed, according to Finnhub.
Where prices stand
All moves are from the prior close; figures are as of Oct 23, 13:30 UTC. The UNG ETF was $9.6200 and fell 2.73% from the prior close. The USO ETF was $166.13 and rose 2.23% from the prior close. The BNO ETF was $70.08 and rose 1.70% from the prior close. The CPER ETF was $38.89 and rose 1.09% from the prior close. The SLV ETF was $48.62 and fell 1.46% from the prior close. The GLD ETF was $368.95 and was little changed from the prior close.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $368.95 | -3.58% | -0.01% | Oct 23, 13:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| Silver (via SLV ETF) | $48.62 | -4.97% | -1.46% | Oct 23, 13:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $166.13 | +13.10% | +2.23% | Oct 23, 13:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| Brent Crude (via BNO ETF) | $70.08 | -8.40% | +1.70% | Oct 23, 13:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| Natural Gas (via UNG ETF) | $9.6200 | -1.27% | -2.73% | Oct 23, 13:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| Copper (via CPER ETF) | $38.89 | -2.48% | +1.09% | Oct 23, 13:30 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
According to Finnhub, WTI Crude Oil is bullish with RSI(14) 62.5; its close 107.89 sits above its SMA50 94.53 and longSma 86.42. Brent Crude is neutral with RSI(14) 45.1; its close 115.22 is near its SMA50 111.01 and above its longSma 95.84. Natural Gas is neutral with RSI(14) 50.9; its close 3.1000 is above its SMA50 2.9632 and below its longSma 3.4653.
| Instrument | Close | SMA50 | Long SMA | RSI(14) | Trend status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTI Crude Oil | 107.89 | 94.53 | 86.42 | 62.5 | bullish |
| Brent Crude | 115.22 | 111.01 | 95.84 | 45.1 | neutral |
| Natural Gas | 3.1000 | 2.9632 | 3.4653 | 50.9 | neutral |
Trend status is a rules-based classification of moving averages and MACD on daily closes (as of Oct 22, 22:40 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
CoinDesk published "Live updates: Bitcoin holds above $81,000 as the AI rout fades and oil climbs" on Oct 23, 11:13 UTC. Forexlive published "investingLive European session wrap: Equities cautious as Treasury yields rebound, oil holds firm" on Oct 23, 11:34 UTC. businessinsider.com published "US stock futures slide after tech sell-off as oil climbs to 5-month highs" on Oct 23, 10:42 UTC.
- Live updates: Bitcoin holds above $81,000 as the AI rout fades and oil climbs — CoinDesk, Oct 23, 11:13 UTC
- investingLive European session wrap: Equities cautious as Treasury yields rebound, oil holds firm — Forexlive, Oct 23, 11:34 UTC
- US stock futures slide after tech sell-off as oil climbs to 5-month highs — businessinsider.com, Oct 23, 10:42 UTC
- Global Market : European stocks edge lower as Kering slumps , oil prices rise — economictimes.indiatimes.com, Oct 23, 10:00 UTC
Sources and data
- CoinDesk (secondary source) — Live updates: Bitcoin holds above $81,000 as the AI rout fades and oil climbs
- Forexlive (secondary source) — investingLive European session wrap: Equities cautious as Treasury yields rebound, oil holds firm
- businessinsider.com (secondary source) — US stock futures slide after tech sell-off as oil climbs to 5-month highs
- economictimes.indiatimes.com (secondary source) — Global Market : European stocks edge lower as Kering slumps , oil prices rise
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- Federal Reserve (primary source) — calendar
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary source) — calendar
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary source) — calendar
Market data as of Oct 23, 13:30 UTC; report generated Oct 23, 13:30 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
- CoinDesk (secondary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 01:32 PM UTC)
- Forexlive (secondary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 01:32 PM UTC)
- businessinsider.com (secondary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 01:32 PM UTC)
- economictimes.indiatimes.com (secondary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 01:32 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 01:32 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 01:32 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 01:32 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 01:32 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 23, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC.
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