GLD ETF leads gains as SPY ETF slips
The GLD ETF led moves while the SPY ETF edged lower, per Finnhub; the US Employment Situation is scheduled for Fri Nov 6, 13:30 UTC (bls).
Where prices stand
The GLD ETF was $377.62 and rose 1.38% from the prior close; the USO ETF was $147.16 and rose 1.20% from the prior close. The UUP ETF was $28.95 and rose 0.17% from the prior close, while the SPY ETF was $765.50 and fell 0.17% from the prior close. All prices are as of Nov 5, 14:30 UTC and market quotes are per Finnhub.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) | $765.50 | -0.71% | -0.17% | Nov 5, 14:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| US Dollar Index (via UUP ETF) | $28.95 | -0.55% | +0.17% | Nov 5, 14:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $377.62 | -0.27% | +1.38% | Nov 5, 14:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $147.16 | -3.61% | +1.20% | Nov 5, 14:30 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
WTI Crude Oil is neutral with RSI(14) at 47.3; its last close is 99.64, the 50-day SMA is 98.25 and the longer SMA is 88.71.
| Instrument | Close | SMA50 | Long SMA | RSI(14) | Trend status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTI Crude Oil | 99.64 | 98.25 | 88.71 | 47.3 | neutral |
Trend status is a rules-based classification of moving averages and MACD on daily closes (as of Nov 4, 22:41 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
Bank of England published "Bank rate increased to 4% - November 2026 Monetary Policy Summary and Minutes" (Bank of England). CoinDesk reported "Ukraine’s central bank opposes crypto bill, citing monetary sovereignty concerns"; CNBC ran "Here's what the Democratic election rout could mean for the U.S. economy"; Yahoo ran "The Federal Reserve's Initial November Inflation Forecast Has Arrived, and Things Are Getting Downright Ugly for Wall Street."
- Bank rate increased to 4% - November 2026 Monetary Policy Summary and Minutes — Bank of England, Nov 5, 12:00 UTC
- Ukraine’s central bank opposes crypto bill, citing monetary sovereignty concerns — CoinDesk, Nov 5, 12:50 UTC
- Here's what the Democratic election rout could mean for the U.S. economy — CNBC, Nov 5, 12:11 UTC
- The Federal Reserve's Initial November Inflation Forecast Has Arrived, and Things Are Getting Downright Ugly for Wall Street — Yahoo, Nov 5, 09:26 UTC
What to watch
The Employment Situation is scheduled for Fri Nov 6, 13:30 UTC, per bls.
- Fri Nov 6, 13:30 UTC — Employment Situation (US) (source)
Sources and data
- Bank of England (primary source) — Bank rate increased to 4% - November 2026 Monetary Policy Summary and Minutes
- CoinDesk (secondary source) — Ukraine’s central bank opposes crypto bill, citing monetary sovereignty concerns
- CNBC (secondary source) — Here's what the Democratic election rout could mean for the U.S. economy
- Yahoo (secondary source) — The Federal Reserve's Initial November Inflation Forecast Has Arrived, and Things Are Getting Downright Ugly for Wall Street
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary source) — Yields and dollar index
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary source) — calendar
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary source) — calendar
- Federal Reserve (primary source) — calendar
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary source) — calendar
Market data as of Nov 5, 14:30 UTC; report generated Nov 5, 14:30 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.
S&P 500
A float-adjusted, market-cap-weighted index of about 500 leading US companies selected by a committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices.
US Dollar Index (DXY)
An index of the US dollar's value against a basket of six currencies: the euro (the largest weight, about 58%), Japanese yen, British pound, Canadian dollar, Swedish krona and Swiss franc.
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.
Sources & data
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 02:34 PM UTC)
- CoinDesk (secondary, retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 02:34 PM UTC)
- CNBC (secondary, retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 02:34 PM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 02:34 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 02:34 PM UTC)
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 02:34 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 02:34 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 02:34 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 02:34 PM UTC)
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary, retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 02:34 PM UTC)
Market data as of Nov 5, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC.
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