Indices update: VIXY led moves as of Oct 21, 20:00 UTC
VIXY ETF fell while major equity ETFs mostly rose; six of eight tracked markets were higher and two were lower, according to Finnhub data as of Oct 21, 20:00 UTC.
Where prices stand
As of Oct 21, 20:00 UTC, the VIXY ETF fell 1.25% from the prior close to $16.65, the largest percentage move among tracked markets. QQQ ETF rose 1.05% from the prior close to $725.20; EWG ETF rose 0.65% from the prior close to $41.70; DIA ETF rose 0.64% from the prior close to $527.70; and SPY ETF rose 0.54% from the prior close to $773.20. EWJ ETF rose 0.30% from the prior close to $95.72 and IWM ETF rose 0.25% from the prior close to $276.48, while EWU ETF fell 0.15% from the prior close to $47.69. Price and move data are from Finnhub.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) | $773.20 | -1.15% | +0.54% | Oct 21, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Nasdaq 100 (via QQQ ETF) | $725.20 | -3.49% | +1.05% | Oct 21, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average (via DIA ETF) | $527.70 | +1.58% | +0.64% | Oct 21, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Russell 2000 (via IWM ETF) | $276.48 | -0.33% | +0.25% | Oct 21, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| DAX 40 (via EWG ETF) | $41.70 | +0.56% | +0.65% | Oct 21, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| FTSE 100 (via EWU ETF) | $47.69 | +2.01% | -0.15% | Oct 21, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Nikkei 225 (via EWJ ETF) | $95.72 | -1.94% | +0.30% | Oct 21, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| CBOE Volatility Index (via VIXY ETF) | $16.65 | +5.24% | -1.25% | Oct 21, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
In the news
Reuters reported "UK's FTSE 100 ticks higher on energy boost; hot inflation report limits gains". Yahoo ran "Update: US Equity Indexes Advance as SpaceX's Blockbuster Results Boost Risk Sentiment, Crude Oil Retreats" and also published "Meta earnings live: Meta Q3 earnings to test Wall Street's stomach for AI spending".
- UK's FTSE 100 ticks higher on energy boost; hot inflation report limits gains — Reuters, Oct 21, 16:28 UTC
- Update: US Equity Indexes Advance as SpaceX's Blockbuster Results Boost Risk Sentiment, Crude Oil Retreats — Yahoo, Oct 21, 17:47 UTC
- Lululemon Is Down 54% and Trades at 8.5 Times Earnings. Is Wall Street Getting This Stock Wrong? — Yahoo, Oct 21, 17:35 UTC
- Meta earnings live: Meta Q3 earnings to test Wall Street's stomach for AI spending — Yahoo, Oct 21, 17:30 UTC
What to watch
The Weekly jobless claims (DOL) is scheduled Thu Oct 22 (time not confirmed) and the University of Michigan consumer sentiment is scheduled Fri Oct 23 (time not confirmed), both listed by fred.
- Thu Oct 22 (time not confirmed) — Weekly jobless claims (DOL) (US) (source)
- Fri Oct 23 (time not confirmed) — University of Michigan consumer sentiment (US) (source)
Sources and data
- Reuters (secondary source) — UK's FTSE 100 ticks higher on energy boost; hot inflation report limits gains
- Yahoo (secondary source) — Update: US Equity Indexes Advance as SpaceX's Blockbuster Results Boost Risk Sentiment, Crude Oil Retreats
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary source) — calendar
- Federal Reserve (primary source) — calendar
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary source) — calendar
- Bank of England (primary source) — calendar
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary source) — calendar
Market data as of Oct 21, 20:00 UTC; report generated Oct 21, 20:10 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.
Dow Jones Industrial Average
A price-weighted index of 30 large US blue-chip companies, first published in 1896 and one of the oldest stock market indices.
Russell 2000
An index of roughly 2,000 small-cap US companies — the smaller members of the Russell 3000 — and the main benchmark for US small caps, which tend to be more sensitive to domestic growth and borrowing costs.
Sources & data
- Reuters (secondary, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 08:12 PM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 08:12 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 08:12 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 08:12 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 08:12 PM UTC)
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 08:12 PM UTC)
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 08:12 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 08:12 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 21, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC.
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