Oct 23 market update: USO ETF led moves as SPY ETF and GLD ETF fell
At Oct 23, 17:00 UTC, the USO ETF showed the largest one-day gain while SPY ETF and GLD ETF were down; dollar was little changed, per Finnhub.
Where prices stand
The USO ETF rose 3.58% from the prior close to $168.32, the biggest move among the four tracked markets. The GLD ETF fell 0.63% from the prior close to $366.67. The SPY ETF fell 0.33% from the prior close to $761.43. The UUP ETF rose 0.14% from the prior close to $28.94. All prices are as of Oct 23, 17:00 UTC, from Finnhub.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) | $761.43 | -1.01% | -0.33% | Oct 23, 17:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| US Dollar Index (via UUP ETF) | $28.94 | -0.34% | +0.14% | Oct 23, 17:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $366.67 | -3.58% | -0.63% | Oct 23, 17:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $168.32 | +13.10% | +3.58% | Oct 23, 17:00 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
Finnhub’s trend data show WTI Crude Oil is bullish with RSI(14) 62.5. The WTI signal lists the last close 107.89 above its SMA50 94.53 and 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 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced the Division of Examinations’ Fiscal Year 2027 examination priorities, the SEC said. CNBC ran an article on 10-year Treasury yield movements; Reuters reported US consumer sentiment near a record low ahead of midterm elections; and Yahoo published an AlphaCheck note saying stocks extended declines and the 10-year Treasury held below 5%.
- SEC Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Examination Priorities — U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Oct 23, 14:10 UTC
- 10-year Treasury yield drops back to 5% this week as investors seek cover from AI worries — CNBC, Oct 23, 12:12 UTC
- US consumer sentiment near record low ahead of midterm elections — Reuters, Oct 23, 14:20 UTC
- Stocks extend declines, 10-year Treasury holds below 5%: AlphaCheck — Yahoo, Oct 23, 13:42 UTC
Sources and data
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (primary source) — SEC Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Examination Priorities
- CNBC (secondary source) — 10-year Treasury yield drops back to 5% this week as investors seek cover from AI worries
- Reuters (secondary source) — US consumer sentiment near record low ahead of midterm elections
- Yahoo (secondary source) — Stocks extend declines, 10-year Treasury holds below 5%: AlphaCheck
- 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, 17:00 UTC; report generated Oct 23, 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.
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 23, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC)
- CNBC (secondary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC)
- Reuters (secondary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC)
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC)
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC)
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 23, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC.
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