WTI gains while GLD posts the largest drop at 17:00 UTC
At 17:00 UTC, the GLD ETF led moves, falling 2.36%; SPY, UUP and USO also moved, with market prices and moves reported by Finnhub.
Where prices stand
Where prices stand As of Oct 22, 17:00 UTC, among the four tracked markets the GLD ETF was $369.99 and fell 2.36% from the prior close, the largest move. The SPY ETF was $763.71 and fell 1.21% from the prior close. The USO ETF was $162.16 and rose 1.48% from the prior close. The UUP ETF was $28.90 and fell 0.07% from the prior close.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) | $763.71 | +0.45% | -1.21% | Oct 22, 17:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| US Dollar Index (via UUP ETF) | $28.90 | -0.69% | -0.07% | Oct 22, 16:59 UTC | Finnhub |
| Gold (via GLD ETF) | $369.99 | +0.79% | -2.36% | Oct 22, 17:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| WTI Crude Oil (via USO ETF) | $162.16 | +7.25% | +1.48% | Oct 22, 17:00 UTC | Finnhub |
Trend check
Trend check WTI Crude Oil is flagged bullish with RSI(14) 58.5; its reported close was 101.91, SMA50 92.59 and longSma 85.49. No RSI(14) or moving-average positions were provided for the SPY ETF, the UUP ETF or the GLD ETF in the available signals.
| Instrument | Close | SMA50 | Long SMA | RSI(14) | Trend status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTI Crude Oil | 101.91 | 92.59 | 85.49 | 58.5 | bullish |
Trend status is a rules-based classification of moving averages and MACD on daily closes (as of Oct 21, 22:40 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
In the news
In the news CNBC reported that initial filings for unemployment insurance slipped to a seasonally adjusted 194,000. CoinDesk ran a piece on crypto’s role in U.S. elections. Yahoo published items saying a Forbes editor urged the Fed to cut printing, shrink the balance sheet and appreciate the dollar, and that midterm elections are shaping up as a worst-case scenario for the stock market.
- Jobless claims near the lowest since the 1960s as low-fire trend continues — CNBC, Oct 22, 13:21 UTC
- Crypto is making a splash in U.S. elections — but chiefly in jabs about industry influence — CoinDesk, Oct 22, 13:00 UTC
- Forbes editor urges Fed to cut printing, shrink balance sheet and appreciate dollar to combat import-driven inflation — Yahoo, Oct 22, 12:50 UTC
- Midterm Elections Are Shaping Up as a Worst-Case Scenario for the Stock Market, but This Isn't the Full Story — Yahoo, Oct 22, 11:26 UTC
What to watch
What to watch The University of Michigan consumer sentiment release is scheduled for Fri Oct 23 (time not confirmed); it is listed as a medium-importance macro item, per fred, and is the next scheduled release on the calendar for this update.
- Fri Oct 23 (time not confirmed) — University of Michigan consumer sentiment (US) (source)
Sources and data
- CNBC (secondary source) — Jobless claims near the lowest since the 1960s as low-fire trend continues
- CoinDesk (secondary source) — Crypto is making a splash in U.S. elections — but chiefly in jabs about industry influence
- Yahoo (secondary source) — Forbes editor urges Fed to cut printing, shrink balance sheet and appreciate dollar to combat import-driven inflation
- 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
- Federal Reserve (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 22, 17:00 UTC; report generated Oct 22, 17:10 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.
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
- CNBC (secondary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- CoinDesk (secondary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 22, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC.
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