USO ETF leads gains as SPY ETF slips — Oct 13, 17:00 UTC
According to Finnhub, the USO ETF rose 1.24% from the prior close to $152.91 while the SPY ETF fell 0.11% from the prior close; dollar and gold ETFs also slipped, prices as of Oct 13, 17:00 UTC.
Where prices stand
According to Finnhub, the USO ETF (tracks WTI Crude Oil) rose 1.24% from the prior close to $152.91, the largest move among tracked markets. The SPY ETF (tracks S&P 500; its price is NOT the S&P 500 level) fell 0.11% from the prior close to $777.24. The UUP ETF (tracks US Dollar Index; its price is NOT the US Dollar Index level) fell 0.27% from the prior close to $29.05, and the GLD ETF (tracks Gold; its price is NOT the Gold level) fell 0.42% from the prior close to $380.53. Prices are as of Oct 13, 17:00 UTC.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) | $777.24 | +0.42% | -0.11% | Oct 13, 17:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| US Dollar Index (via UUP ETF) | $29.05 | +0.48% | -0.27% | Oct 13, 16:59 UTC | Finnhub |
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $380.53 | +0.69% | -0.42% | Oct 13, 17:01 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $152.91 | +0.08% | +1.24% | Oct 13, 17:01 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
WTI Crude Oil shows a neutral status with RSI(14) at 51.3; its close is 96.24, the 50-day SMA is 90.67 and the long SMA is 84.25. No trend-signal data was available for the SPY ETF, UUP ETF or GLD ETF. These status and indicator values are presented as reference points only.
| Instrument | Close | SMA50 | Long SMA | RSI(14) | Trend status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTI Crude Oil | 96.24 | 90.67 | 84.25 | 51.3 | neutral |
Trend status is a rules-based classification of moving averages and MACD on daily closes (as of Oct 12, 22:41 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
The Bank of England published minutes of the Money Markets Committee meeting, according to the Bank of England. Yahoo reported big banks posted strong Q3 profits and flagged risks from higher rates and inflation, and Yahoo also ran an article on the world’s biggest Ethereum treasury stopping ETH purchases. Reuters reported the White House said the US ambassador to Greece Guilfoyle was asked to resign.
- Minutes of the Money Market Committee meeting – September 2026 — Bank of England, Oct 13, 15:04 UTC
- Big banks post strong Q3 profits, but warn higher rates and inflation could bite — Yahoo, Oct 13, 13:29 UTC
- The World's Biggest Ethereum Treasury Company Will Stop Buying ETH Soon. That's Why I'm Bearish on Ethereum Right Now. — Yahoo, Oct 13, 11:44 UTC
- White House says US ambassador to Greece Guilfoyle asked to resign — Reuters, Oct 13, 14:33 UTC
What to watch
The US Consumer Price Index is scheduled Wed Oct 14, 12:30 UTC; weekly jobless claims (DOL) are due Thu Oct 15 (time not confirmed); Retail sales (Census) are due Thu Oct 15 (time not confirmed); and the Producer Price Index is scheduled Thu Oct 15, 12:30 UTC.
- Wed Oct 14, 12:30 UTC — Consumer Price Index (US) (source)
- Thu Oct 15 (time not confirmed) — Weekly jobless claims (DOL) (US) (source)
- Thu Oct 15 (time not confirmed) — Retail sales (Census) (US) (source)
- Thu Oct 15, 12:30 UTC — Producer Price Index (US) (source)
Sources and data
- Bank of England (primary source) — Minutes of the Money Market Committee meeting – September 2026
- Yahoo (secondary source) — Big banks post strong Q3 profits, but warn higher rates and inflation could bite
- Reuters (secondary source) — White House says US ambassador to Greece Guilfoyle asked to resign
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary source) — Yields and dollar index
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary source) — calendar
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary source) — calendar
- Federal Reserve (primary source) — calendar
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary source) — calendar
Market data as of Oct 13, 17:01 UTC; report generated Oct 13, 17:11 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.
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.
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.
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
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- Reuters (secondary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 13, 2026, 05:01 PM UTC.
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