Market update: GLD ETF down 2.55% as USO ETF rises
Per Finnhub, the GLD ETF led moves, falling 2.55% while the USO ETF rose 1.82%; the SPY ETF and UUP ETF also moved lower as of Oct 22, 19:00 UTC.
Where prices stand
Finnhub shows the biggest move was the GLD ETF, which fell 2.55% from the prior close to $369.27. The USO ETF rose 1.82% from the prior close to $162.71. The SPY ETF fell 1.47% from the prior close to $761.76. The UUP ETF fell 0.07% from the prior close to $28.90. All prices are as of Oct 22, 19:00 UTC.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) | $761.76 | +0.45% | -1.47% | Oct 22, 19:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| US Dollar Index (via UUP ETF) | $28.90 | -0.69% | -0.07% | Oct 22, 19:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $369.27 | +0.79% | -2.55% | Oct 22, 19:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $162.71 | +7.25% | +1.82% | Oct 22, 19:00 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
WTI Crude Oil is bullish with an RSI(14) of 58.5. Its last close was 101.91, above the 50-day simple moving average at 92.59 and the long SMA at 85.49. These values describe the current indicator readings for WTI Crude Oil and are presented as reference points only.
| Instrument | Close | SMA50 | Long SMA | RSI(14) | Trend status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTI Crude Oil | 101.91 | 92.59 | 85.49 | 58.5 | bullish |
Trend status is a rules-based classification of moving averages and MACD on daily closes (as of Oct 21, 22:40 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
CNBC reported 'Jobless claims near the lowest since the 1960s as low-fire trend continues', noting initial filings for unemployment insurance slipped to a seasonally adjusted 194,000. CoinDesk reported 'Irish central bank fines Coinbase Ireland $3.6 million over fund safeguarding failures'. Forexlive reported 'US treasury excels $26 billion of five-year tips at a high yield of 2.367%'.
- Jobless claims near the lowest since the 1960s as low-fire trend continues — CNBC, Oct 22, 13:21 UTC
- Irish central bank fines Coinbase Ireland $3.6 million over fund safeguarding failures — CoinDesk, Oct 22, 15:40 UTC
- US treasury excels $26 billion of five-year tips at a high yield of 2.367% — Forexlive, Oct 22, 17:07 UTC
- History shows why Treasury yields may have already peaked — businessinsider.com, Oct 22, 16:29 UTC
What to watch
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment release, a US macro item marked medium importance, is scheduled for Fri Oct 23 (time not confirmed), with no consensus listed; it is the lone upcoming macro event on the calendar, according to fred.
- Fri Oct 23 (time not confirmed) — University of Michigan consumer sentiment (US) (source)
Sources and data
- CNBC (secondary source) — Jobless claims near the lowest since the 1960s as low-fire trend continues
- CoinDesk (secondary source) — Irish central bank fines Coinbase Ireland $3.6 million over fund safeguarding failures
- Forexlive (secondary source) — US treasury excels $26 billion of five-year tips at a high yield of 2.367%
- businessinsider.com (secondary source) — History shows why Treasury yields may have already peaked
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary source) — Yields and dollar index
- 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 22, 19:00 UTC; report generated Oct 22, 19:10 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.
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
- CNBC (secondary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- CoinDesk (secondary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- Forexlive (secondary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- businessinsider.com (secondary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 22, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC.
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