Commodities update: Silver leads losses at Oct 14, 2026 16:00 UTC
Silver led commodity declines at the Oct 14, 16:00 UTC update, with mixed moves across metals and energy, according to Finnhub.
Where prices stand
Silver led the moves: the SLV ETF is at $50.36 and fell 5.85% from the prior close. Natural gas was the next-largest decliner as the UNG ETF is at $10.98 and fell 3.77% from the prior close. The GLD ETF is at $374.04 and fell 2.00% from the prior close. The CPER ETF is at $40.04 and fell 1.01% from the prior close. The BNO ETF is at $65.05 and fell 0.08% from the prior close. The USO ETF is at $153.70 and rose 0.40% from the prior close; prices are as of Oct 14, 16:00 UTC, according to Finnhub.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $374.04 | -0.16% | -2.00% | Oct 14, 16:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Silver (via SLV ETF) | $50.36 | -3.53% | -5.85% | Oct 14, 16:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $153.70 | +0.08% | +0.40% | Oct 14, 15:59 UTC | Finnhub |
| Brent Crude (via BNO ETF) | $65.05 | +10.07% | -0.08% | Oct 14, 16:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Natural Gas (via UNG ETF) | $10.98 | -4.72% | -3.77% | Oct 14, 15:59 UTC | Finnhub |
| Copper (via CPER ETF) | $40.04 | +1.05% | -1.01% | Oct 14, 15:59 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
WTI Crude Oil is neutral with RSI(14) 51.3; its close 96.24 sits above its sma50 90.67 and longSma 84.25. Brent Crude is neutral with RSI(14) 58.7; its close 125.44 sits above its sma50 104.01 and longSma 92.72. Natural Gas is neutral with RSI(14) 53.5; its close 3.0300 lies above its sma50 2.8560 and below its longSma 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 13, 22:40 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
Reuters reported "US consumer prices accelerate in September on costlier gasoline; core CPI firmer" (Oct 14, 13:12 UTC). Reuters also reported "Yemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit" (Oct 14, 12:20 UTC). Cointelegraph published "Bitcoin price dips below $82K as high oil prices spike US CPI inflation" (Oct 14, 14:21 UTC).
- US consumer prices accelerate in September on costlier gasoline; core CPI firmer — Reuters, Oct 14, 13:12 UTC
- Yemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit — Reuters, Oct 14, 12:20 UTC
- Bitcoin price dips below $82K as high oil prices spike US CPI inflation — Cointelegraph, Oct 14, 14:21 UTC
- Gold drops over 1% as hot US inflation data boosts Fed hike bets — economictimes.indiatimes.com, Oct 14, 13:30 UTC
What to watch
Retail sales (Census) is scheduled Thu Oct 15 (time not confirmed) and is flagged as high importance; the release will be monitored for its implications on demand and market sentiment.
- Thu Oct 15 (time not confirmed) — Retail sales (Census) (US) (source)
Sources and data
- Reuters (secondary source) — US consumer prices accelerate in September on costlier gasoline; core CPI firmer
- Cointelegraph (secondary source) — Bitcoin price dips below $82K as high oil prices spike US CPI inflation
- economictimes.indiatimes.com (secondary source) — Gold drops over 1% as hot US inflation data boosts Fed hike bets
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary source) — calendar
- Federal Reserve (primary source) — calendar
Market data as of Oct 14, 16:00 UTC; report generated Oct 14, 16:00 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
Price-to-earnings ratio (P/E)
Share price divided by earnings per share.
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.
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 Oct 14, 2026, 04:04 PM UTC)
- Cointelegraph (secondary, retrieved Oct 14, 2026, 04:04 PM UTC)
- economictimes.indiatimes.com (secondary, retrieved Oct 14, 2026, 04:04 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 14, 2026, 04:04 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 14, 2026, 04:04 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 14, 2026, 04:04 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 14, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC.
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