USO ETF leads gains as SPY ETF falls
USO ETF rose 4.07% from the prior close while the SPY ETF, GLD ETF and UUP ETF showed smaller moves, Finnhub shows.
Where prices stand
The USO ETF, which tracks WTI Crude Oil, was $169.12 and rose 4.07% from the prior close; it was the largest mover. The GLD ETF, which tracks Gold, was $366.25 and fell 0.75% from the prior close. The SPY ETF, which tracks the S&P 500, was $760.44 and fell 0.46% from the prior close. The UUP ETF, which tracks the US Dollar Index, was $28.96 and rose 0.21% from the prior close, as of Oct 23, 19:01 UTC (Finnhub).
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) | $760.44 | -1.01% | -0.46% | Oct 23, 19:01 UTC | Finnhub |
| US Dollar Index (via UUP ETF) | $28.96 | -0.34% | +0.21% | Oct 23, 19:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $366.25 | -3.58% | -0.75% | Oct 23, 19:01 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $169.12 | +13.10% | +4.07% | Oct 23, 19:01 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
Trend signals classify WTI Crude Oil as bullish, with RSI(14) 62.5. The close for WTI is 107.89, above the 50-day SMA of 94.53 and the long SMA of 86.42, per the trend data.
| 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
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced the Division of Examinations’ Fiscal Year 2027 examination priorities, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reported. Reuters reported US consumer sentiment was near a record low ahead of midterm elections. Yahoo reported that tech stocks wobbled on Friday as the overall market declined.
- SEC Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Examination Priorities — U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Oct 23, 14:10 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
- (EconCal)FOMC Decision and PCE Inflation Lead High-Volatility Week — thestockmarketwatch.com, Oct 23, 13:12 UTC
Sources and data
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (primary source) — SEC Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Examination Priorities
- 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
- thestockmarketwatch.com (secondary source) — EconCalFOMC Decision and PCE Inflation Lead High-Volatility Week
- 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, 19:01 UTC; report generated Oct 23, 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.
WTI crude
West Texas Intermediate, a light, sweet (low-sulphur) US crude oil and the main US price benchmark.
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.
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.
Sources & data
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 07:11 PM UTC)
- Reuters (secondary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 07:11 PM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 07:11 PM UTC)
- thestockmarketwatch.com (secondary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 07:11 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 07:11 PM UTC)
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 07:11 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 07:11 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 07:11 PM UTC)
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 07:11 PM UTC)
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 07:11 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 07:11 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 23, 2026, 07:01 PM UTC.
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