Reuters (Nov 5): Brent crude settles over $3 higher after tanker attacks
Reuters reported on Nov 5 the headline ‘Brent crude jumps, settles up over $3 after tanker attacks’, a story also carried by businesstimes.com.sg.
What happened
Reuters reported the headline “Brent crude jumps, settles up over $3 after tanker attacks” on Nov 5, 02:20 UTC. The title names Brent crude and refers to “tanker attacks.”
The headline specifies a move of “over $3” and uses the verb “jumps” in its wording. The same item was also reported by businesstimes.com.sg.
Commodities market context
As of Nov 5, 21:00 UTC, Finnhub shows commodity and related ETF levels and moves. The BNO ETF was $62.53 and rose 3.53% from the prior close, and the USO ETF was $148.21 and rose 1.93% from the prior close. The GLD ETF was $375.49 and rose 0.81% from the prior close, while the SLV ETF was $46.93 and fell 0.49% from the prior close. The UUP ETF was $28.92 and rose 0.07% from the prior close; the UNG ETF was $9.2700 and was little changed from the prior close; the CPER ETF was $37.36 and fell 3.19% from the prior close.
| Instrument | Last | Change | Basis | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Dollar Index (via UUP ETF) | $28.92 | +0.07% | vs prior close | Nov 5, 21:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $375.49 | +0.81% | vs prior close | Nov 5, 21:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Silver (via SLV ETF) | $46.93 | -0.49% | vs prior close | Nov 5, 21:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $148.21 | +1.93% | vs prior close | Nov 5, 21:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Brent Crude (via BNO ETF) | $62.53 | +3.53% | vs prior close | Nov 5, 21:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Natural Gas (via UNG ETF) | $9.2700 | 0.00% | vs prior close | Nov 5, 21:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Copper (via CPER ETF) | $37.36 | -3.19% | vs prior close | Nov 5, 21:00 UTC | Finnhub |
Related coverage
Reuters also published a separate item titled “Saudi Arabia warns of potential danger in Yanbu oil hub as Houthi attacks continue” (Nov 5, 11:33 UTC). Reuters ran another oil-related piece, “ConocoPhillips boosts dividend after beating estimates on higher oil prices” (Nov 5, 19:34 UTC). Yahoo carried “Oil's Sudden Price Drop Surprises Citi's Chronert” on Nov 5, 21:28 UTC.
- Brent crude jumps, settles up over $3 after tanker attacks — Reuters, Nov 5, 02:20 UTC (also reported by businesstimes.com.sg)
- Crude crash, US midterm wave send Nifty surging past 24,300 — thehindubusinessline.com, Nov 5, 04:19 UTC
- Saudi Arabia warns of potential danger in Yanbu oil hub as Houthi attacks continue — Reuters, Nov 5, 11:33 UTC
- ConocoPhillips boosts dividend after beating estimates on higher oil prices — Reuters, Nov 5, 19:34 UTC
- Oil's Sudden Price Drop Surprises Citi's Chronert — Yahoo, Nov 5, 21:28 UTC
What to watch
The US Employment Situation is scheduled for Fri Nov 6, 13:30 UTC, according to bls.
- Fri Nov 6, 13:30 UTC — Employment Situation (US) (source)
Sources and data
- Reuters (secondary source) — Brent crude jumps, settles up over $3 after tanker attacks
- thehindubusinessline.com (secondary source) — Crude crash, US midterm wave send Nifty surging past 24,300
- Yahoo (secondary source) — Oil's Sudden Price Drop Surprises Citi's Chronert
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary source) — calendar
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary source) — calendar
- Federal Reserve (primary source) — calendar
Market data as of Nov 5, 21:00 UTC; report generated Nov 6, 01:31 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
Brent crude
The international crude oil benchmark, based on a basket of North Sea grades and traded as futures on ICE.
Exchange-traded fund (ETF)
A fund that trades on a stock exchange like a share, usually tracking an index, sector, commodity or strategy.
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.
WTI crude
West Texas Intermediate, a light, sweet (low-sulphur) US crude oil and the main US price benchmark.
Sources & data
- Reuters (secondary, retrieved Nov 6, 2026, 01:33 AM UTC)
- thehindubusinessline.com (secondary, retrieved Nov 6, 2026, 01:33 AM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Nov 6, 2026, 01:33 AM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Nov 6, 2026, 01:33 AM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Nov 6, 2026, 01:33 AM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 6, 2026, 01:33 AM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Nov 6, 2026, 01:33 AM UTC)
Market data as of Nov 5, 2026, 09:00 PM UTC.
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