Commodities update: USO ETF leads gains
As of Oct 23, 20:00 UTC the USO ETF rose 4.32% from the prior close while other commodity ETFs showed mixed moves across gold, silver, crude, gas and copper.
Where prices stand
Where prices stand As of Oct 23, 20:00 UTC, the USO ETF rose 4.32% from the prior close to $169.53, the largest move among tracked commodities. The BNO ETF rose 3.02% from the prior close to $70.99 and the CPER ETF rose 1.53% from the prior close to $39.06. The GLD ETF fell 0.65% from the prior close to $366.61, the SLV ETF fell 1.26% from the prior close to $48.72 and the UNG ETF fell 3.03% from the prior close to $9.5900.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $366.61 | -3.58% | -0.65% | Oct 23, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Silver (via SLV ETF) | $48.72 | -4.97% | -1.26% | Oct 23, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $169.53 | +13.10% | +4.32% | Oct 23, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Brent Crude (via BNO ETF) | $70.99 | -8.40% | +3.02% | Oct 23, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Natural Gas (via UNG ETF) | $9.5900 | -1.27% | -3.03% | Oct 23, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Copper (via CPER ETF) | $39.06 | -2.48% | +1.53% | Oct 23, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
Trend check WTI Crude Oil is bullish with RSI(14) 62.5; close 107.89, SMA50 94.53 and longSma 86.42. Brent Crude is neutral with RSI(14) 45.1; close 115.22, SMA50 111.01 and longSma 95.84. Natural Gas is neutral with RSI(14) 50.9; close 3.1000, SMA50 2.9632 and 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
In the news businessinsider.com reported "The Dow drops 500 points as fears of renewed Middle East fighting send oil soaring" (published Oct 23, 16:25 UTC). abcnews.go.com reported "Wall Street mostly loses ground under pressure from rising oil prices" (published Oct 23, 17:06 UTC). financefeeds.com reported "Nasdaq Today: 26,008 After a 2.6% Drop as Oil Hits $116 and the 10-Year Tests 5%" (published Oct 23, 18:20 UTC).
- The Dow drops 500 points as fears of renewed Middle East fighting send oil soaring — businessinsider.com, Oct 23, 16:25 UTC
- Wall Street mostly loses ground under pressure from rising oil prices — abcnews.go.com, Oct 23, 17:06 UTC (also reported by courant.com)
- Sensex , Nifty extend losses as crude surges to USD 114 , all sectors close in red — sanantoniopost.com, Oct 23, 14:30 UTC (also reported by hongkongherald.com, calcuttanews.net)
- Nasdaq Today: 26,008 After a 2.6% Drop as Oil Hits $116 and the 10-Year Tests 5% — financefeeds.com, Oct 23, 18:20 UTC
Sources and data
- businessinsider.com (secondary source) — The Dow drops 500 points as fears of renewed Middle East fighting send oil soaring
- abcnews.go.com (secondary source) — Wall Street mostly loses ground under pressure from rising oil prices
- sanantoniopost.com (secondary source) — Sensex , Nifty extend losses as crude surges to USD 114 , all sectors close in red
- financefeeds.com (secondary source) — Nasdaq Today: 26,008 After a 2.6% Drop as Oil Hits $116 and the 10-Year Tests 5%
- 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, 20:00 UTC; report generated Oct 23, 20:01 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
- businessinsider.com (secondary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 08:04 PM UTC)
- abcnews.go.com (secondary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 08:04 PM UTC)
- sanantoniopost.com (secondary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 08:04 PM UTC)
- financefeeds.com (secondary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 08:04 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 08:04 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 08:04 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 08:04 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 08:04 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 23, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC.
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