Midday market update: IWM ETF leads index losses
As of Oct 14, 13:31 UTC the IWM ETF fell 0.92% from the prior close while the VIXY ETF rose 0.44% from the prior close.
Where prices stand
The IWM ETF fell 0.92% from the prior close to $274.15, the largest move. The EWJ ETF fell 0.83% to $96.51, the QQQ ETF fell 0.71% to $738.28 and the SPY ETF fell 0.41% to $774.83. The EWG ETF fell 0.27% to $41.09, the DIA ETF fell 0.13% to $515.55 and the EWU ETF was little changed from the prior close at $46.81. The VIXY ETF rose 0.44% from the prior close to $16.09. All prices are as of Oct 14, 13:31 UTC (13:30 UTC for EWG, EWU, EWJ and VIXY).
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) | $774.83 | -0.14% | -0.41% | Oct 14, 13:31 UTC | Finnhub |
| Nasdaq 100 (via QQQ ETF) | $738.28 | -2.12% | -0.71% | Oct 14, 13:31 UTC | Finnhub |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average (via DIA ETF) | $515.55 | +0.32% | -0.13% | Oct 14, 13:31 UTC | Finnhub |
| Russell 2000 (via IWM ETF) | $274.15 | -1.65% | -0.92% | Oct 14, 13:31 UTC | Finnhub |
| DAX 40 (via EWG ETF) | $41.09 | -0.70% | -0.27% | Oct 14, 13:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| FTSE 100 (via EWU ETF) | $46.81 | +0.97% | -0.02% | Oct 14, 13:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| Nikkei 225 (via EWJ ETF) | $96.51 | -2.01% | -0.83% | Oct 14, 13:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| CBOE Volatility Index (via VIXY ETF) | $16.09 | -0.50% | +0.44% | Oct 14, 13:30 UTC | Finnhub |
In the news
CoinDesk reported that S&P 500 options are the hottest bet on this Hyperliquid exchange. Yahoo reported Dow futures rose while techs were subdued ahead of inflation data, mentioning ASML, Meta and AMD among movers.
- S&P 500 options are the hottest bet on this Hyperliquid exchange — CoinDesk, Oct 14, 10:38 UTC
- Dow Jones Futures Rise, Techs Fall With ASML, BofA, Dell, HPE Early Movers; CPI Inflation Due — Yahoo, Oct 14, 11:56 UTC
- Dow Jones Futures Rise With Meta, AMD In Buy Areas; ASML Earnings Mixed, CPI Inflation Due — Yahoo, Oct 14, 09:54 UTC
- Dow Futures Rise, Nasdaq Subdued Premarket Ahead Of Inflation Data: ASML, MU, SKHY, TSLA, BAC, LQDA, GME, IREN Stocks In Focus — Yahoo, Oct 14, 08:51 UTC
What to watch
Retail sales (Census) is scheduled Thu Oct 15 (time not confirmed), Weekly jobless claims (DOL) is scheduled Thu Oct 15 (time not confirmed) and the Producer Price Index is scheduled Thu Oct 15, 12:30 UTC.
- Thu Oct 15 (time not confirmed) — Retail sales (Census) (US) (source)
- Thu Oct 15 (time not confirmed) — Weekly jobless claims (DOL) (US) (source)
- Thu Oct 15, 12:30 UTC — Producer Price Index (US) (source)
Sources and data
- CoinDesk (secondary source) — S&P 500 options are the hottest bet on this Hyperliquid exchange
- Yahoo (secondary source) — Dow Jones Futures Rise, Techs Fall With ASML, BofA, Dell, HPE Early Movers; CPI Inflation Due
- 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
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary source) — calendar
- Federal Reserve (primary source) — calendar
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary source) — calendar
- Bank of England (primary source) — calendar
Market data as of Oct 14, 13:31 UTC; report generated Oct 14, 13:31 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.
Dow Jones Industrial Average
A price-weighted index of 30 large US blue-chip companies, first published in 1896 and one of the oldest stock market indices.
Russell 2000
An index of roughly 2,000 small-cap US companies — the smaller members of the Russell 3000 — and the main benchmark for US small caps, which tend to be more sensitive to domestic growth and borrowing costs.
Sources & data
- CoinDesk (secondary, retrieved Oct 14, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Oct 14, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 14, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC)
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 14, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 14, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Oct 14, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 14, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC)
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary, retrieved Oct 14, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC)
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Oct 14, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 14, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC.
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