Market update: SPY ETF up while GLD ETF posts largest move
At Nov 3, 17:01 UTC market checks show mixed moves across risk assets and the dollar, with GLD ETF recording the largest change from the prior close, per Finnhub.
Where prices stand
Per Finnhub, the GLD ETF fell 0.49% from the prior close to $359.86, the largest move among the tracked instruments, as of Nov 3, 17:01 UTC. The SPY ETF rose 0.44% from the prior close to $755.39. The USO ETF rose 0.20% from the prior close to $157.18. The UUP ETF rose 0.14% from the prior close to $29.00.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) | $755.39 | -1.73% | +0.44% | Nov 3, 17:01 UTC | Finnhub |
| US Dollar Index (via UUP ETF) | $29.00 | -0.17% | +0.14% | Nov 3, 16:56 UTC | Finnhub |
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $359.86 | -1.68% | -0.49% | Nov 3, 17:01 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $157.18 | -4.19% | +0.20% | Nov 3, 17:01 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
MarketAlleys Politics & Macro desk flags WTI Crude Oil as bullish with RSI(14) 53.4. The WTI close 103.37 sits above the 50-day SMA 96.61 and the longSma 87.62 as reference points; no forecast is implied.
| Instrument | Close | SMA50 | Long SMA | RSI(14) | Trend status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTI Crude Oil | 103.37 | 96.61 | 87.62 | 53.4 | bullish |
Trend status is a rules-based classification of moving averages and MACD on daily closes (as of Nov 2, 22:41 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission released a statement on equity perpetual futures, according to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. CoinDesk published two items: one saying “Bitcoin is breaking a midterm election pattern going back to 2014” and another titled “Bitcoin steadies after dip to $76,300 as ETF outflows and midterm elections weigh on crypto”; thestockmarketwatch.com flagged labour-market and inflation releases in an EconCal.
- CFTC Chairman Selig Releases Statement on Equity Perpetual Futures — U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Nov 3, 13:50 UTC
- Bitcoin is breaking a midterm election pattern going back to 2014 — CoinDesk, Nov 3, 12:30 UTC
- Bitcoin steadies after dip to $76,300 as ETF outflows and midterm elections weigh on crypto — CoinDesk, Nov 3, 11:28 UTC
- (EconCal)Labor Market and Inflation Data to Drive Market Volatility — thestockmarketwatch.com, Nov 3, 14:12 UTC
What to watch
The Bank of England rate decision and Monetary Policy Report is scheduled Thu Nov 5, 12:00 UTC (bankofengland); Productivity and Costs is scheduled Thu Nov 5, 13:30 UTC (bls); the Employment Situation is scheduled Fri Nov 6, 13:30 UTC (bls).
- Wed Nov 4 (time not confirmed) — International trade balance (BEA/Census) (US) (source)
- Thu Nov 5 (time not confirmed) — Weekly jobless claims (DOL) (US) (source)
- Thu Nov 5, 12:00 UTC — Bank of England rate decision and Monetary Policy Report (GB) (source)
- Thu Nov 5, 13:30 UTC — Productivity and Costs (US) (source)
- Fri Nov 6, 13:30 UTC — Employment Situation (US) (source)
Sources and data
- U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (primary source) — CFTC Chairman Selig Releases Statement on Equity Perpetual Futures
- CoinDesk (secondary source) — Bitcoin is breaking a midterm election pattern going back to 2014
- thestockmarketwatch.com (secondary source) — EconCalLabor Market and Inflation Data to Drive Market Volatility
- 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
- Bank of England (primary source) — calendar
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary source) — calendar
- Federal Reserve (primary source) — calendar
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary source) — calendar
Market data as of Nov 3, 17:01 UTC; report generated Nov 3, 17:10 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
- U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (primary, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC)
- CoinDesk (secondary, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC)
- thestockmarketwatch.com (secondary, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC)
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC)
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC)
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC)
Market data as of Nov 3, 2026, 05:01 PM UTC.
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