Markets update: GLD ETF leads losses as SPY ETF falls
Per Finnhub, GLD ETF led declines while the USO ETF rose; prices and trend signals are recorded at Oct 30, 19:02 UTC.
Where prices stand
Where prices stand Gold, via the GLD ETF, posted the biggest move and fell 3.55% from the prior close to $355.50. The SPY ETF fell 2.30% from the prior close to $751.66. The USO ETF rose 1.37% from the prior close to $170.49. The UUP ETF fell 0.10% from the prior close to $29.01. Prices are as of Oct 30, 19:02 UTC and reported by Finnhub.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) | $751.66 | +0.71% | -2.30% | Oct 30, 19:02 UTC | Finnhub |
| US Dollar Index (via UUP ETF) | $29.01 | +0.48% | -0.10% | Oct 30, 19:02 UTC | Finnhub |
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $355.50 | -0.12% | -3.55% | Oct 30, 19:02 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $170.49 | -4.19% | +1.37% | Oct 30, 19:02 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
Trend check WTI Crude Oil is recorded as bullish with RSI(14) 53.4 in the trend data. The latest close is 103.37; the 50-day SMA is 96.61 and the long SMA is 87.62. Figures are reported by Finnhub.
| 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 29, 22:40 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
In the news The European Central Bank published “Philip R. Lane: AI adoption in Europe” and “Decisions taken by the Governing Council of the ECB (in addition to decisions setting interest rates).” CNBC reported “St. Louis Fed's Musalem: Tighter monetary policy is needed 'soon'.” Forexlive reported “Fitch on UK Budget: Policy continuity leaves a tough delivery challenge.”
- Philip R. Lane: AI adoption in Europe — European Central Bank, Oct 30, 16:10 UTC
- Decisions taken by the Governing Council of the ECB (in addition to decisions setting interest rates) — European Central Bank, Oct 30, 14:00 UTC
- St. Louis Fed's Musalem: Tighter monetary policy is needed 'soon' — CNBC, Oct 30, 16:30 UTC
- Fitch on UK Budget: Policy continuity leaves a tough delivery challenge — Forexlive, Oct 30, 15:42 UTC
Sources and data
- European Central Bank (primary source) — Philip R. Lane: AI adoption in Europe
- CNBC (secondary source) — St. Louis Fed's Musalem: Tighter monetary policy is needed 'soon'
- Forexlive (secondary source) — Fitch on UK Budget: Policy continuity leaves a tough delivery challenge
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary source) — Yields and dollar index
- Bank of England (primary source) — calendar
- 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 30, 19:02 UTC; report generated Oct 30, 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.
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.
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.
Sources & data
- European Central Bank (primary, retrieved Oct 30, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- CNBC (secondary, retrieved Oct 30, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- Forexlive (secondary, retrieved Oct 30, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 30, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 30, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Oct 30, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Oct 30, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 30, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 30, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 30, 2026, 07:02 PM UTC.
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