Commodities update: Silver leads as of Oct 20, 20:00 UTC
Finnhub pricing shows the SLV ETF rose 1.13% from the prior close while the GLD ETF fell 0.54%, with prices reported as of Oct 20, 20:00 UTC.
Where prices stand
According to Finnhub, silver led the group: the SLV ETF rose 1.13% from the prior close to $52.12. The GLD ETF fell 0.54% from the prior close to $377.65, while the USO ETF fell 0.12% from the prior close to $160.61. The BNO ETF fell 0.37% from the prior close to $66.87. The UNG ETF rose 0.38% from the prior close to $10.50, and the CPER ETF rose 0.45% from the prior close to $39.75. Prices are as of Oct 20, 20:00 UTC.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $377.65 | -0.64% | -0.54% | Oct 20, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Silver (via SLV ETF) | $52.12 | -5.17% | +1.13% | Oct 20, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $160.61 | +7.25% | -0.12% | Oct 20, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Brent Crude (via BNO ETF) | $66.87 | +0.44% | -0.37% | Oct 20, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Natural Gas (via UNG ETF) | $10.50 | +1.90% | +0.38% | Oct 20, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Copper (via CPER ETF) | $39.75 | -2.61% | +0.45% | Oct 20, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
Finnhub's trend signals show WTI Crude Oil is bullish with RSI(14) 58.5 and a close of 101.91 above the 50-day SMA 92.59 and the long SMA 85.49. Brent Crude is neutral with RSI(14) 57.4 and a close of 126.55 above its 50-day SMA 108.55 and long SMA 94.68. Natural Gas is neutral with RSI(14) 59.4 and a close of 3.2200 above the 50-day SMA 2.9148 but below the long SMA 3.4811.
| Instrument | Close | SMA50 | Long SMA | RSI(14) | Trend status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTI Crude Oil | 101.91 | 92.59 | 85.49 | 58.5 | bullish |
| Brent Crude | 126.55 | 108.55 | 94.68 | 57.4 | neutral |
| Natural Gas | 3.2200 | 2.9148 | 3.4811 | 59.4 | neutral |
Trend status is a rules-based classification of moving averages and MACD on daily closes (as of Oct 19, 22:40 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
Yahoo published "Stock Market Today: Dow Wavers As Oil Prices Surge; Netflix, SpaceX Mixed Ahead Of Earnings (Live Coverage)". Yahoo published "JPMorgan forecasts 10% bitcoin returns: What to know". Cointelegraph published "Bitcoin price spikes to $83.3K as US stocks rise on Q3 earnings, oil falls". Yahoo published "JPMorgan says Bitcoin will beat stocks, bonds and gold".
- Stock Market Today: Dow Wavers As Oil Prices Surge; Netflix, SpaceX Mixed Ahead Of Earnings (Live Coverage) — Yahoo, Oct 20, 17:00 UTC
- JPMorgan forecasts 10% bitcoin returns: What to know — Yahoo, Oct 20, 16:30 UTC
- Bitcoin price spikes to $83.3K as US stocks rise on Q3 earnings, oil falls — Cointelegraph, Oct 20, 16:14 UTC
- JPMorgan says Bitcoin will beat stocks, bonds and gold — Yahoo, Oct 20, 16:00 UTC
Sources and data
- Yahoo (secondary source) — Stock Market Today: Dow Wavers As Oil Prices Surge; Netflix, SpaceX Mixed Ahead Of Earnings (Live Coverage)
- Cointelegraph (secondary source) — Bitcoin price spikes to $83.3K as US stocks rise on Q3 earnings, oil falls
- 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 20, 20:00 UTC; report generated Oct 20, 20:02 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
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Oct 20, 2026, 08:04 PM UTC)
- Cointelegraph (secondary, retrieved Oct 20, 2026, 08:04 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 20, 2026, 08:04 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 20, 2026, 08:04 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 20, 2026, 08:04 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Oct 20, 2026, 08:04 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 20, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC.
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