US markets trade: SPY ETF higher, USO ETF posts largest gain
US markets trade today with mixed moves; this note covers mid-session prices and the near-term macro calendar.
Where prices stand
At Nov 3, 15:15 UTC, moves are reported from the prior close. The USO ETF was $157.79 and rose 0.59%. The SPY ETF was $754.40 and rose 0.31%. The UUP ETF was $29.01 and rose 0.17%. The GLD ETF was $360.66 and fell 0.27%.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) | $754.40 | -1.73% | +0.31% | Nov 3, 15:15 UTC | Finnhub |
| US Dollar Index (via UUP ETF) | $29.01 | -0.17% | +0.17% | Nov 3, 15:15 UTC | Finnhub |
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $360.66 | -1.68% | -0.27% | Nov 3, 15:15 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $157.79 | -4.19% | +0.59% | Nov 3, 15:15 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
WTI Crude Oil's trend signal was bullish with RSI(14) 53.4. Its last close was 103.37, the 50-day SMA was 96.61 and the long SMA was 87.62, per the available trend signal.
| Instrument | Close | SMA50 | Long SMA | RSI(14) | Trend status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTI Crude Oil | 103.37 | 96.61 | 87.62 | 53.4 | bullish |
Trend status is a rules-based classification of moving averages and MACD on daily closes (as of Nov 2, 22:41 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission released a statement on equity perpetual futures, according to the CFTC. The Bank of England published a release outlining proposals to explore credit union reforms, according to the Bank of England. CoinDesk reported bitcoin steadies after a dip to $76,300, according to CoinDesk.
- CFTC Chairman Selig Releases Statement on Equity Perpetual Futures — U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Nov 3, 13:50 UTC
- Regulators explore credit union reforms to support growth, innovation and better outcomes for members — Bank of England, Nov 3, 10:00 UTC
- Bitcoin steadies after dip to $76,300 as ETF outflows and midterm elections weigh on crypto — CoinDesk, Nov 3, 11:28 UTC
- Live news: Bitcoin faces fifth weekly loss as midterm elections weigh on markets — CoinDesk, Nov 3, 09:50 UTC
What to watch
The International trade balance (BEA/Census) is scheduled Wed Nov 4 (time not confirmed). The Bank of England rate decision and Monetary Policy Report is scheduled Thu Nov 5, 12:00 UTC. The Productivity and Costs report is scheduled Thu Nov 5, 13:30 UTC and the Employment Situation is scheduled Fri Nov 6, 13:30 UTC.
- Wed Nov 4 (time not confirmed) — International trade balance (BEA/Census) (US) (source)
- Thu Nov 5 (time not confirmed) — Weekly jobless claims (DOL) (US) (source)
- Thu Nov 5, 12:00 UTC — Bank of England rate decision and Monetary Policy Report (GB) (source)
- Thu Nov 5, 13:30 UTC — Productivity and Costs (US) (source)
- Fri Nov 6, 13:30 UTC — Employment Situation (US) (source)
Sources and data
- U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (primary source) — CFTC Chairman Selig Releases Statement on Equity Perpetual Futures
- Bank of England (primary source) — Regulators explore credit union reforms to support growth, innovation and better outcomes for members
- CoinDesk (secondary source) — Bitcoin steadies after dip to $76,300 as ETF outflows and midterm elections weigh on crypto
- 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
Market data as of Nov 3, 15:15 UTC; report generated Nov 3, 15:20 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. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (primary, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 03:23 PM UTC)
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 03:23 PM UTC)
- CoinDesk (secondary, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 03:23 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 03:23 PM UTC)
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 03:23 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 03:23 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 03:23 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 03:23 PM UTC)
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary, retrieved Nov 3, 2026, 03:23 PM UTC)
Market data as of Nov 3, 2026, 03:15 PM UTC.
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