Markets update: GLD ETF leads moves as SPY ETF rises
Gold’s GLD ETF fell 0.64% while the SPY ETF rose 0.56% as of Oct 19, 17:00 UTC; the UUP ETF and USO ETF showed smaller moves, per Finnhub.
Where prices stand
The GLD ETF was $379.57 and fell 0.64% from the prior close. The SPY ETF was $767.55 and rose 0.56% from the prior close. The UUP ETF was $29.00 and rose 0.28% from the prior close. The USO ETF was $161.79 and was little changed from the prior close. Prices from Finnhub as of Oct 19, 17:00 UTC.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) | $767.55 | -1.97% | +0.56% | Oct 19, 17:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| US Dollar Index (via UUP ETF) | $29.00 | -0.34% | +0.28% | Oct 19, 17:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $379.57 | -0.67% | -0.64% | Oct 19, 17:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $161.79 | +7.25% | +0.02% | Oct 19, 17:00 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
WTI Crude Oil shows a bullish status with RSI(14) 58.5. The most recent close is 101.91, the 50-day SMA is 92.59 and the long-term SMA is 85.49.
| 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 18, 22:40 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
Reuters reported that Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver eases India’s energy woes and lifts trade deal chances. Yahoo published three items: a piece citing a Pulitzer-winning crash historian on US stocks at 250% of GDP; a "Week ahead" earnings preview on Meta and Tesla and the AI trade; and an article on what markets say about a possible Fed rate rise this month.
- Trump's Russia sanctions waiver eases India's energy woes, lifts trade deal chances — Reuters, Oct 19, 11:36 UTC
- ‘The Major Ones All End Badly’: Pulitzer-Winning Crash Historian on US Stocks at 250% of GDP — Yahoo, Oct 19, 15:35 UTC
- Week ahead: Meta, Tesla earnings to test AI trade as inflation concerns linger — Yahoo, Oct 19, 14:40 UTC
- Will the Fed Raise Rates This Month? Here's What Markets Say. — Yahoo, Oct 19, 13:42 UTC
What to watch
Housing starts and permits (Census) is scheduled for Tue Oct 20 (time not confirmed). Weekly jobless claims (DOL) is scheduled for Thu Oct 22 (time not confirmed).
- Tue Oct 20 (time not confirmed) — Housing starts and permits (Census) (US) (source)
- Thu Oct 22 (time not confirmed) — Weekly jobless claims (DOL) (US) (source)
Sources and data
- Reuters (secondary source) — Trump's Russia sanctions waiver eases India's energy woes, lifts trade deal chances
- Yahoo (secondary source) — ‘The Major Ones All End Badly’: Pulitzer-Winning Crash Historian on US Stocks at 250% of GDP
- 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 19, 17:00 UTC; report generated Oct 19, 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.
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.
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.
Sources & data
- Reuters (secondary, retrieved Oct 19, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Oct 19, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 19, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 19, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 19, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 19, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary, retrieved Oct 19, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Oct 19, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Oct 19, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 19, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC.
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