Markets at Oct 29, 2026: GLD ETF leads declines
As of Oct 29, 18:01–18:02 UTC, the GLD ETF fell 1.70% from the prior close while the SPY ETF and UUP ETF slipped and the USO ETF rose slightly, according to Finnhub.
Where prices stand
As of Oct 29, 18:01–18:02 UTC, the GLD ETF, according to Finnhub, fell 1.70% from the prior close to $367.16. The SPY ETF, according to Finnhub, fell 0.66% from the prior close to $767.24. The UUP ETF, according to Finnhub, fell 0.07% from the prior close to $29.04. The USO ETF, according to Finnhub, rose 0.09% from the prior close to $166.72.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) | $767.24 | -0.10% | -0.66% | Oct 29, 18:01 UTC | Finnhub |
| US Dollar Index (via UUP ETF) | $29.04 | +0.48% | -0.07% | Oct 29, 18:01 UTC | Finnhub |
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $367.16 | -1.44% | -1.70% | Oct 29, 18:02 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $166.72 | -4.19% | +0.09% | Oct 29, 18:02 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
WTI Crude Oil shows a bullish status with RSI(14) 53.4; the trend data lists a close of 103.37 above a 50-day SMA of 96.61 and a longer SMA of 87.62. Trend data was unavailable for the SPY ETF, the UUP ETF and the GLD ETF for this edition.
| 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 Oct 28, 22:40 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
The European Central Bank published a monetary policy statement, monetary policy decisions and a speech by Piero Cipollone, according to the European Central Bank. The Bank of England released "Minutes of the Meeting of the Court of Directors held on 17 September 2026," according to the Bank of England.
- Christine Lagarde, Boris Vujčić: Monetary policy statement — European Central Bank, Oct 29, 14:00 UTC
- Monetary policy decisions — European Central Bank, Oct 29, 13:15 UTC
- Piero Cipollone: Next-day securities settlement, tokenisation and the transformation of Europe’s financial infrastructure — European Central Bank, Oct 29, 15:50 UTC
- Minutes of the Meeting of the Court of Directors held on 17 September 2026 — Bank of England, Oct 29, 14:00 UTC
What to watch
The Employment Cost Index is scheduled Fri Oct 30, 12:30 UTC, according to bls.
- Fri Oct 30, 12:30 UTC — Employment Cost Index (US) (source)
Sources and data
- European Central Bank (primary source) — Christine Lagarde, Boris Vujčić: Monetary policy statement
- Bank of England (primary source) — Minutes of the Meeting of the Court of Directors held on 17 September 2026
- 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
Market data as of Oct 29, 18:02 UTC; report generated Oct 29, 18:10 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
- European Central Bank (primary, retrieved Oct 29, 2026, 06:12 PM UTC)
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Oct 29, 2026, 06:12 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 29, 2026, 06:12 PM UTC)
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 29, 2026, 06:12 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Oct 29, 2026, 06:12 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 29, 2026, 06:12 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 29, 2026, 06:12 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 29, 2026, 06:02 PM UTC.
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