Markets update: USO ETF leads gains; SPY ETF down
USO ETF led the tracked moves while SPY ETF fell and GLD ETF was little changed; markets data and recent headlines are listed below.
Where prices stand
The USO ETF led moves: the USO ETF was $166.13 and rose 2.23% from the prior close. The SPY ETF was $759.94 and fell 0.53% from the prior close; the UUP ETF was $28.93 and rose 0.10% from the prior close; the GLD ETF was $368.95 and was little changed from the prior close. Prices and moves per Finnhub, as of Oct 23, 13:30 UTC.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) | $759.94 | -1.01% | -0.53% | Oct 23, 13:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| US Dollar Index (via UUP ETF) | $28.93 | -0.34% | +0.10% | Oct 23, 13:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $368.95 | -3.58% | -0.01% | Oct 23, 13:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $166.13 | +13.10% | +2.23% | Oct 23, 13:30 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
The MarketAlleys Politics & Macro desk shows WTI Crude Oil trend status as bullish. RSI(14) is 62.5; the close 107.89 sits above the SMA50 94.53 and the longSMA 86.42.
| Instrument | Close | SMA50 | Long SMA | RSI(14) | Trend status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTI Crude Oil | 107.89 | 94.53 | 86.42 | 62.5 | bullish |
Trend status is a rules-based classification of moving averages and MACD on daily closes (as of Oct 22, 22:40 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
The European Central Bank published 'ECB Consumer Expectations Survey results – September 2026', the ECB reported. CNBC ran an article headlined '10-year Treasury yield drops back to 5% this week as investors seek cover from AI worries'; CoinDesk published 'Sweden’s central bank revives e-krona debate as stablecoins and digital euro loom'; Forexlive carried 'investingLive European session wrap: Equities cautious as Treasury yields rebound, oil holds firm'.
- ECB Consumer Expectations Survey results – September 2026 — European Central Bank, Oct 23, 08:00 UTC
- 10-year Treasury yield drops back to 5% this week as investors seek cover from AI worries — CNBC, Oct 23, 12:12 UTC
- Sweden’s central bank revives e-krona debate as stablecoins and digital euro loom — CoinDesk, Oct 23, 08:57 UTC
- investingLive European session wrap: Equities cautious as Treasury yields rebound, oil holds firm — Forexlive, Oct 23, 11:34 UTC
Sources and data
- European Central Bank (primary source) — ECB Consumer Expectations Survey results – September 2026
- CNBC (secondary source) — 10-year Treasury yield drops back to 5% this week as investors seek cover from AI worries
- CoinDesk (secondary source) — Sweden’s central bank revives e-krona debate as stablecoins and digital euro loom
- Forexlive (secondary source) — investingLive European session wrap: Equities cautious as Treasury yields rebound, oil holds firm
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary source) — Yields and dollar index
- Federal Reserve (primary source) — calendar
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (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 23, 13:30 UTC; report generated Oct 23, 13:30 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 23, 2026, 01:35 PM UTC)
- CNBC (secondary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 01:35 PM UTC)
- CoinDesk (secondary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 01:35 PM UTC)
- Forexlive (secondary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 01:35 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 01:35 PM UTC)
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 01:35 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 01:35 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 01:35 PM UTC)
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 01:35 PM UTC)
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 01:35 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 01:35 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 23, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC.
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