Commodities update: SLV ETF leads gains on Thursday
According to Finnhub, precious metals and WTI rose while Brent, natural gas and copper were lower as of Oct 15, 20:00 UTC.
Where prices stand
According to Finnhub, Silver led the session: the SLV ETF rose 3.39% from the prior close to $51.92. WTI Crude followed as the USO ETF rose 2.44% from the prior close to $157.31. Gold was higher with the GLD ETF rising 1.79% from the prior close to $382.71. Natural gas fell as the UNG ETF fell 1.16% from the prior close to $11.09. Copper eased with the CPER ETF falling 0.53% from the prior close to $39.45. Brent was marginally lower: the BNO ETF fell 0.31% from the prior close to $64.86. All prices are as of Oct 15, 20:00 UTC.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $382.71 | +0.03% | +1.79% | Oct 15, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Silver (via SLV ETF) | $51.92 | -6.69% | +3.39% | Oct 15, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $157.31 | +0.08% | +2.44% | Oct 15, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Brent Crude (via BNO ETF) | $64.86 | +10.07% | -0.31% | Oct 15, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Natural Gas (via UNG ETF) | $11.09 | -4.72% | -1.16% | Oct 15, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Copper (via CPER ETF) | $39.45 | -0.38% | -0.53% | Oct 15, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
According to Finnhub, WTI Crude Oil shows a neutral status with RSI(14) 51.3; its close 96.24 is above the 50-day average 90.67 and above the long average 84.25. Brent Crude is neutral with RSI(14) 58.7; its close 125.44 sits above the 50-day average 104.01 and above the long average 92.72. Natural Gas is neutral with RSI(14) 53.5; its close 3.0300 is above the 50-day average 2.8560 but below the long average 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 14, 22:40 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
Sources and data
- 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 15, 20:00 UTC; report generated Oct 15, 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.
WTI crude
West Texas Intermediate, a light, sweet (low-sulphur) US crude oil and the main US price benchmark.
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.
Brent crude
The international crude oil benchmark, based on a basket of North Sea grades and traded as futures on ICE.
Sources & data
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 15, 2026, 08:05 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 15, 2026, 08:05 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 15, 2026, 08:05 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 15, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC.
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