MarketAlleys

VIXY falls 4.62% as IWM leads index gains at 16:00 UTC

Equity ETFs were mostly higher at the 16:00 UTC mark; volatility-linked VIXY fell while small-cap IWM led gains, according to Finnhub.

Illustration for: VIXY falls 4.62% as IWM leads index gains at 16:00 UTC
Illustration (AI-generated) — not a photograph of the events described.

Where prices stand

Where prices stand As of Nov 2, 16:00 UTC, Finnhub data show the VIXY ETF is $17.56 and fell 4.62% from the prior close. The IWM ETF is $282.28 and rose 1.06% from the prior close. The EWG ETF is $42.31 and rose 1.03% from the prior close. The DIA ETF is $522.06 and rose 0.95% from the prior close. The QQQ ETF is $695.50 and rose 0.73% from the prior close. The SPY ETF is $761.02 and rose 0.70% from the prior close. The EWJ ETF is $93.54 and rose 0.68% from the prior close. The EWU ETF is $48.01 and rose 0.38% from the prior close.

Instrument Last 5-session change Latest change As of Source
S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) $761.02 -0.56% +0.70% Nov 2, 16:00 UTC Finnhub
Nasdaq 100 (via QQQ ETF) $695.50 -1.97% +0.73% Nov 2, 16:00 UTC Finnhub
Dow Jones Industrial Average (via DIA ETF) $522.06 -0.81% +0.95% Nov 2, 16:00 UTC Finnhub
Russell 2000 (via IWM ETF) $282.28 +1.30% +1.06% Nov 2, 16:00 UTC Finnhub
DAX 40 (via EWG ETF) $42.31 +2.30% +1.03% Nov 2, 15:59 UTC Finnhub
FTSE 100 (via EWU ETF) $48.01 +0.65% +0.38% Nov 2, 15:57 UTC Finnhub
Nikkei 225 (via EWJ ETF) $93.54 -1.26% +0.68% Nov 2, 16:00 UTC Finnhub
CBOE Volatility Index (via VIXY ETF) $17.56 +2.73% -4.62% Nov 2, 16:00 UTC Finnhub

In the news

In the news Reuters reported a snapshot headlined "US stock index futures jump as oil falls about 6%." Forexlive reported "US S&P Global final manufacturing PMI for October 54.9 vs 56.0 preliminary." Yahoo published live coverage under the headline "Stock Market Today: Dow Rises As Oil Prices Dive; Apple Falls Ahead Of Earnings (Live Coverage)."

What to watch

What to watch The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey is scheduled Tue Nov 3, 15:00 UTC. The International trade balance (BEA/Census) is scheduled Wed Nov 4 (time not confirmed). Weekly jobless claims (DOL) are scheduled Thu Nov 5 (time not confirmed). The Bank of England rate decision and Monetary Policy Report is scheduled Thu Nov 5, 12:00 UTC. Productivity and Costs is scheduled Thu Nov 5, 13:30 UTC.

  • Tue Nov 3, 15:00 UTC — Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (US) (source)
  • 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)

Sources and data

Market data as of Nov 2, 16:00 UTC; report generated Nov 2, 16:10 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

Sources & data

  1. Forexlive (secondary, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 04:15 PM UTC)
  2. Reuters (secondary, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 04:15 PM UTC)
  3. Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 04:15 PM UTC)
  4. Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 04:15 PM UTC)
  5. U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 04:15 PM UTC)
  6. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 04:15 PM UTC)
  7. U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 04:15 PM UTC)
  8. Bank of England (primary, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 04:15 PM UTC)
  9. Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 04:15 PM UTC)
  10. European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary, retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 04:15 PM UTC)

Market data as of Nov 2, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC.

This report was produced by the MarketAlleys Research Desk using automated data processing and language tools, built only from the cited sources and validated by rules described in our methodology. Spot an error? Request a correction.

Ask about this story

Questions are answered only from this article and the sources it cites.

MarketAlleys provides news and analysis for information only; it is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Markets involve risk. Risk disclaimer.

Was this useful?

Report an issue with this article

Reports go to our editors. See our corrections policy.

Get the Daily Brief

What moved, why, and what matters next — every morning.

Or follow us on Telegram and X for every new story.

Politics & Macro

Market update: USO ETF leads moves as of Nov 2, 17:00 UTC

USO ETF fell while GLD and SPY ETFs rose; UUP ETF edged lower. Headlines on midterms and market history circulated ahead of upcoming US macro releases.

MarketAlleys Research Desk · · 3 min read

indices

CNBC: Midterms historically precede a strong S&P 500 year

CNBC reported Nov 2 that midterm elections historically precede a strong year for the S&P 500 and outlined “What to know if Democrats win back Congress.”

MarketAlleys Research Desk · · 4 min read

stocks

Market update: Amazon leads among major US stocks

Finnhub shows Amazon rose 4.65% from the prior close while Apple fell 1.41%; prices were recorded near the close on Nov 2, 16:46 UTC.

MarketAlleys Research Desk · · 3 min read