Oct 20 market update: USO ETF five-session change +7.25%; SPY ETF $768.84
At 19:00 UTC, the USO ETF fell 0.40% from the prior close to $160.17 (five-session change +7.25%); the SPY ETF rose 0.31% from the prior close to $768.84; the UUP ETF fell 0.28% from the prior close to $28.92; the GLD ETF fell 0.45% from the prior close to $377.98.
Where prices stand
Finnhub quotes at Oct 20, 19:00 UTC show the following moves from the prior close: the GLD ETF fell 0.45% to $377.98; the USO ETF fell 0.40% to $160.17 (five-session change +7.25%); the UUP ETF fell 0.28% to $28.92; and the SPY ETF rose 0.31% to $768.84. These figures reflect the listed single-session moves and five-session change for the USO ETF as provided.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) | $768.84 | -1.49% | +0.31% | Oct 20, 19:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| US Dollar Index (via UUP ETF) | $28.92 | -0.45% | -0.28% | Oct 20, 18:58 UTC | Finnhub |
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $377.98 | -0.64% | -0.45% | Oct 20, 19:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $160.17 | +7.25% | -0.40% | Oct 20, 19:00 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
Trend signals list WTI Crude Oil as bullish with RSI(14) 58.5, a close of 101.91, a 50-day SMA of 92.59 and a long SMA of 85.49. Trend data for the SPY ETF, UUP ETF and GLD ETF were unavailable in the signals provided for this edition.
| 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 19, 22:40 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission published a press release announcing a supervisory Memorandum of Understanding with the French AMF (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Reuters reported that Israel's Ben‑Gvir is poised for election gains as young voters turn to the far right (Reuters). Reuters also reported that Turkey submitted a Saudi‑Pakistan defence pact to parliament for ratification, sources say (Reuters).
- SEC and AMF Announce Supervisory MOU To Enhance Cooperation for Investment Advisers and Investment Service Providers — U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Oct 20, 13:25 UTC
- Israel's Ben-Gvir poised for election gains as young voters turn to far right — Reuters, Oct 20, 17:01 UTC
- The $1 Trillion AI Spending Boom Could Force the Fed to Raise Rates — and You and I May Pay the Price — Yahoo, Oct 20, 15:40 UTC
- Turkey submits Saudi-Pakistan defence pact to parliament for ratification, sources say — Reuters, Oct 20, 14:07 UTC
What to watch
Weekly jobless claims (DOL) is scheduled Thu Oct 22 (time not confirmed). University of Michigan consumer sentiment is scheduled Fri Oct 23 (time not confirmed).
- Thu Oct 22 (time not confirmed) — Weekly jobless claims (DOL) (US) (source)
- Fri Oct 23 (time not confirmed) — University of Michigan consumer sentiment (US) (source)
Sources and data
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (primary source) — SEC and AMF Announce Supervisory MOU To Enhance Cooperation for Investment Advisers and Investment Service Providers
- Reuters (secondary source) — Israel's Ben-Gvir poised for election gains as young voters turn to far right
- Yahoo (secondary source) — The $1 Trillion AI Spending Boom Could Force the Fed to Raise Rates — and You and I May Pay the Price
- 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 20, 19:00 UTC; report generated Oct 20, 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.
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
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (primary, retrieved Oct 20, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- Reuters (secondary, retrieved Oct 20, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Oct 20, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 20, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 20, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 20, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 20, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary, retrieved Oct 20, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Oct 20, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Oct 20, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC.
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