Market update: SPY ETF leads gains as USO ETF is little changed
The SPY ETF rose while the UUP ETF also gained; the GLD ETF fell and the USO ETF was little changed, with prices reported at Oct 21, 19:00 UTC.
Where prices stand
The SPY ETF was $772.09 and rose 0.40% from the prior close, the largest move among the tracked instruments. The USO ETF was $160.63 and was little changed from the prior close. The UUP ETF was $28.95 and rose 0.17% from the prior close. The GLD ETF was $376.94 and fell 0.19% from the prior close. Prices are as of Oct 21, 19:00 UTC.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) | $772.09 | -1.15% | +0.40% | Oct 21, 19:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| US Dollar Index (via UUP ETF) | $28.95 | -0.41% | +0.17% | Oct 21, 19:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $376.94 | -1.05% | -0.19% | Oct 21, 19:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $160.63 | +7.25% | +0.01% | Oct 21, 19:00 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
WTI Crude Oil's status is bullish with RSI(14) 58.5. Its close is 101.91, with SMA50 at 92.59 and longSma at 85.49 as reference points.
| 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 20, 22:40 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
Reuters reported an article on the UK's FTSE 100 ticking higher on an energy boost and said a hot inflation report limited gains. CoinDesk reported a piece on Trump planning to spotlight overseas crypto abuses at a White House event. Reuters reported that Israel's election may change its leader but not Iran war policy. Cointelegraph reported a story on Treasury Secretary Bessent likening the GENIUS Act to Lincoln-era banking reform.
- UK's FTSE 100 ticks higher on energy boost; hot inflation report limits gains — Reuters, Oct 21, 16:28 UTC
- Trump to throw spotlight on overseas crypto abuses at White House event — CoinDesk, Oct 21, 16:23 UTC
- Israel's election may change its leader, but not Iran war policy — Reuters, Oct 21, 13:23 UTC
- Treasury Secretary Bessent likens GENIUS Act to Lincoln-era banking reform — Cointelegraph, Oct 21, 17:10 UTC
What to watch
Weekly jobless claims (DOL) is scheduled Thu Oct 22 (time not confirmed). University of Michigan consumer sentiment is scheduled Fri Oct 23 (time not confirmed).
- 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
- CoinDesk (secondary source) — Trump to throw spotlight on overseas crypto abuses at White House event
- Cointelegraph (secondary source) — Treasury Secretary Bessent likens GENIUS Act to Lincoln-era banking reform
- 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, 19:00 UTC; report generated Oct 21, 19:00 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
- Reuters (secondary, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 07:05 PM UTC)
- CoinDesk (secondary, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 07:05 PM UTC)
- Cointelegraph (secondary, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 07:05 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 07:05 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 07:05 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 07:05 PM UTC)
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 07:05 PM UTC)
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 07:05 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 07:05 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 21, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC.
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